Romania, Republic. An Order of the Star of the People’s Republic, III Class in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with ring suspension marked 800

with ring suspension marked 800 silver purity

He was deployed to Russia where he not only was put to work

horizontal pinback the reverse marked with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and maker code “M1/127” for Alfred Stübbe

The front edge of the case opens with double hinges to reveal three extractable drawers

Romania, Republic. An Order of the Star of the People’s Republic, III Class in Case consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with ring suspension marked 800Type I, 1948 Issue. A scarce decoration, in bronze gilt and enamels, featuring a red and blue enamelled five point star with clusters of smooth rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting the monogram RPR, reverse bearing the date 30 DECEMBRE 1947, measures 46. 6 mm (w) x 53. 3 mm (h), on original ribbon, light wear and areas of oxidation, remains very fine. Contained in the original case of issue, burgundy exterior marked Ordinul Steaua