Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Auction Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Multi-piece construction

Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Multi-piece construction

71 mm (h - inclusive of suspension ring)

in silvered steel (magnetic)

A Military Merit Cross III Class with War Decoration and Swords

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Auction Turkey (Ottoman Empire): Multi-piece construction(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),