Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic he also served with the

he also served with the 98th Battalion

two bronze stars on original ribbon

the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised Mecklenburg griffin

1 cm (w) x 93 cm (l)

and circumscribed below Per Aspera Ad Astra (Through difficulties to the stars)

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic he also served with the(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),