Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Carol, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1930 Auction in front of a tent

in front of a tent in the woods

The cockade has a painted black and red painted centre

Footnote: The cross was instituted in 1836 and awarded during the reigns of Isabel II and Alfonso XII

the reverse of the cross with a central white enameled medallion

measuring 74 mm (w) x 35 mm (h)

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of Carol, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1930 Auction in front of a tentOrdin "Carol I". Instituted in 1906. Hardshelled, wooden framed, red simulated cloth exterior, marked with a gilt cypher of King Michael I of Romania on the lid, maker marked "JOSEF RESCH FIUL BUCHAREST" on the padded white satin lining on the inside lid, raised platform with a recessed medal bed for the badge and a slotted medal bed for the breast star, dual latch closure, dual hinged, undulation along with soiling and wear evident in the red