Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of a rayon ribbon

consisting of a rayon ribbon with four silver links

the Kirpans totalling twenty-three in number

black and silver grades of wound badges

while the frame measures 62 cm (w) x 77

The top of the twisted wire near the crossguard has been taped to the handle as it is no longer secure under the brass fitting

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consisting of a rayon ribbon(Ordinul Steaua Romniei). A breast star, constructed of silver, consisting of eight points, each arm composed of ten faceted rays, the obverse centre presents a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in each quadrant, with swords crossed behind, with a gilded obverse centre featuring Romanian Eagle on a red enamelled background, surrounded by an enamelled blue border inscribed by IN FIDE SALUS (IN FAITH IS THE SALVATION),