Romania, Kingdom. A Order of the Crown of Romania, V Class Knight with Swords, c.1940

(Ordin "Corona Romaniei"). Instituted in 1881. (Military Division), Type II (1932-1947). In silvered bronze with red and white enamels, gilt cypher of Carol I on the obverse centrepiece, measuring 37.7 mm (w) x 56 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, scattered gilt wear on the cypher, original ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order of the Crown of Romania is a chivalric order established on March 14, 1881 by King Carol I of Romania, to commemorate the establishment of the Kingdom of Romania. It was awarded as a state order until the end of the Romanian monarchy in 1947 and was revived on December 30, 2011 as a dynastic order. The order had five classes: Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, Officer and Knight.