(Ordin "Corona Romaniei"). Instituted in 1881. Type I (1881-1941). In silver with red and white enamels, royal crown on the obverse centrepiece, unmarked, measuring 61 mm (w) x 61.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, tiny chip evident in the white enamels on the right tip of the arm at 12 o'clock on the obverse, otherwise the enamels are intact, on a modern full-length neck ribbon, 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.

