Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Buy Now at the southern tip of

at the southern tip of Istria peninsula (present-day Croatia)

embodied by a woman holding a palm branch in the right hand and a crown of laurels

the inside lined in navy blue velvet in the centre

marked “L/10” on pin (for Deschler & Sohn)

circumscribed “Unsere die Zukunft” (Ours the future)

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Buy Now at the southern tip of(Ordinul Steaua Romniei). A breast star, constructed of silver, consisting of eight points, each arm composed of ten faceted rays, the obverse centre presents a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in each quadrant, with swords crossed behind, with a gilded obverse centre featuring Romanian Eagle on a red enamelled background, surrounded by an enamelled blue border inscribed by IN FIDE SALUS (IN FAITH IS THE SALVATION),