Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and circumscribed below Per Aspera

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

It was awarded until 1947 for public service worthy of recognition by the government

on original ribbon with brooch pinback on reverse

the obverse with a central medallion bearing a raised Mecklenburg griffin

he also served with the 98th Battalion

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Star, Grand Cross Star, By Auguste Kretly, C.1880 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic and circumscribed below Per Aspera(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),