Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander certificate_of_authenticity printed on wartime postcard paper

printed on wartime postcard paper

ESSEX (CV-9)

comprising: Order of the Star of Karageorge

The unit eventually surrendered to Allied forces in the Ruhr pocket in April of 1945

topped by rings

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander certificate_of_authenticity printed on wartime postcard paper(Ordinul Coroana Romniei). Instituted in 1881. Type I (1881 1941 Issue). In silver gilt, a Maltese cross in red and white enamel, monogram of Carol I in each quadrant, obverse centerpiece bearing a silver crown, surrounded by the inscription PRIN NOI INSINE 14 MARTIE 1881, reverse center shows date 10 MAIU, surrounded by the dates 1866 1877 1881, correct replacement ribbon, measuring 60. 9 mm (w) x 62. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension),