ROMANIA
Order of Ferdinand
Collar Chain and Collar Badge. The Chain, gilt Silver, one side enameled, 12
enameled medallions, 870x30 mm.; the Badge, gilt Silver, both sides
enameled, 68x44 mm. original suspension ring. The Order of Ferdinand I was
instituted on May 10th, 1929, to the everlasting memory of King Ferdinand I,
the founder of the nation, for merit in uniting all Romanians in a single
state. The order could be awarded only to Romanian Citizens, for outstanding
merits in the national union. The order was closed by law no. 12 on February
18th, 1937. The decoration of the order displays a special form combining
four joined ciphers of King Ferdinand (double F). Extremely rare chain
awarded only 5 times to Romanian Citizens! Best condition with original
gilding intact! I RR!

Estimate: EUR 15000 - 30000