Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Romanian Crown, Grand Cross

(Coroana României). Instituted May 10, 1881. Civil Division. The sash badge constructed of silver gilt, in the shape of a Maltese cross with red and white enamelled arms, cyphers of Carol I in each quadrant, and a central red enamelled medallion depicting the Romanian Royal crown, surrounded by a white ring of enamels inscribed “PRIN NOI INSINE” (Latin - By Ourselves), and dated “14 MARTIE 1881”, the reverse with a central red enamelled medallion inscribed “10. MAUI”, surrounded by a ring of white enamels dated “1866 - 1877 - 1881”, measuring 70.8 mm (w) x 70.5 mm (h), weighing 121.1 grams (including ribbon), accompanied by its period original and full size silk sash, demonstrating enamel damage in the reverse medallion and residue on the obverse, ribbon discoloured and frayed, remains in very fine condition.