Romania, Kingdom. An Order of St. George, Knight Grand Officer, c.1944
Item #EU15192
$1,651
(Ordinul Sfântul Gheorghe). (1944-47 issue.) A cross in silver, partially enameled, 45mm x 65.10mm, of multi piece construction, reverse cartouche maker marked "Bijuteria Weiss Bucuresti", of very fine quality manufacture, in near mint condition and extremely rare.
Footnote: The Order was instituted by King Michael I of Romania on 15 September 1940, 9 days after his second accession as King of Romania; the Order replaced the Order of Bene Merenti of the Royal House. The Order was the second highest Military award after the Order of Michael the Brave and was intended for Military figures who made "Achievements of Service in time of war", however, it appears the Order was never officially awarded.