Order of the Star of Romania, Grand Cross

Catalog description

The Order of the Star of Romania (Ordinul Steaua României) is a Romanian national order instituted in 1877. It was awarded for exceptional civil and military service and could also be conferred upon foreign nationals. The Grand Cross (Mare Cruce) was one of the highest grades of the historical order. This catalog entry represents the royal-era form of the Order of the Star of Romania relevant to First World War-era recipients.