Romania, Republic. An Order of the Star of the People, Type II, II Class in Gold and Diamonds, c.1960

(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Populare Române). Instituted January 1948. Type II. A five point star composed of Gold rays, obverse central medallion features an orange enamel field with a central emblem of the Socialist Republic of Romania, surrounded by a silver ring inlaid with 22 diamonds, a Gold wreath design surrounds the ring, reverse plain, features a horizontal pin and brooch style catch, four rivets, measures 62.75mm (w) x 62.87mm (h), weighs 63.8 grams, enamels intact, beautiful construction, better than extremely fine condition.

Contained in it’s original case of issue, consisting of a dark red leatherette exterior, lid stamped “Orindul STEAUA REPUBLICII SOCIALISTE ROMANIA Cl. II”, crème coloured velvet interior, fitted medalbed including ribbon bar indent, measures 88.41mm (w) x 109.27mm (h) x 32.67mm (d), hinge, catch and latch all in working order, minor marks of wear to exterior, velvet lining intact, pen mark on interior of lid, overall very fine condition.