Romania Order of the Crown of Romania Grand cross

[North Denmark]

Dear members.

I have this Grand Cross set to the Order of the Crown of Romania with swords. I hope some can tell tell me more about this piece. I have not found any information about Rudolf Souval should have made ​​this this order. The badge measures 55 * 85 mm. The star 55.5 * 55.5 mm. I am also seeking an original sash. Please comment.

Regards

North Denmark

[North Denmark]

Badge

[North Denmark]

Star

[new world]

Very nice set!!!

It's Type II, awarded from 1932 to 1946.

[TacHel]

WOW!!! Superb! :cool:

[T.M.T.]

Hi,

Very beautiful order set. This is Order - Crown Of Romania, 2nd. type for military in time of war. It was awarded from 1938 till 1945 (Royal Decree no: 4354/19.XII.1938). Dimensions for:

- Commander class: 56 mm.

- Great Officer class: commander class - 56 mm. and breast star - 65 mm.

- Grand Cross class: cross - 60 mm. and breast star - 75 mm.

I think your order is Great Officer class. Please mesure anothe one. And it's made in bronze because I don't see any mark (mint mark or silver mark). I have also this type fabricated by Rudolf Souval in officer class and in commander class.

The original ribbon for it is very very harg to see and to get. On Ebay you can see the new fabrication, recently made.

If you have another question I can try to respond you soon.

If, in the future, this order is for sell, please advise me.

[North Denmark]

Thanks a lot for your comments.

I have given wrong measures on the breast star, it´s 75 x 75 mm. As you can see in the picture the star is wider than the badge. I apologize for the error.

T.M.T. is absolutely right, the breast star is made ​​of silvered bronze. You can see the silver is worn off on the left and bottom tip. The badge is also solid bronze. This order fits this description of the grand cross, except that Rudolf Souval is not mentioned: http://koti.mbnet.fi...%20Part%20I.pdf (page7)

I could use some help with the selection of the sash, here are a few examples:

http://www.jkmilitar.../Rom/Rom-72.JPG

http://www.jkmilitar...m/Frameset.html

http://www.ribbonssh...n-crown-type-2/

Thanks for your interest and assistance.

Regards

North Denmark

Edited October 16, 2011 by North Denmark

[North Denmark]

I've talked to the http://www.ribbonsshop.com/ they are very helpful. Unfortunately the only make peacetime colors fore this order. Therefore I am still searching for a sash like this one: http://www.jkmilitaria.com/Rom/Rom-72.JPG Please comment if you have knowledge about these orders made ​​by Rudolf Souval. Photos are welcome here

Regards

North Denmark

[new world]

There are couple guys on eBay selling modern ribbons of decent, but I think they mostly cover lower classes and more common awards (i.e.no Grand Cross sashes).

Edited October 19, 2011 by new world