Order of the Crown of Romania (Ordinul Coroana României), specifically a Knight's Cross with Swords, which indicates a wartime award.
Established: 1881 by King Carol I to commemorate the proclamation of the Kingdom of Romania.
Motto: "PRIN NOI ÎNȘINE" (By Ourselves), referencing Romania's independence.
Dates on reverse:
10 Maiu 1866: Start of Carol I's reign.
1877: Romanian War of Independence.
1881: Proclamation of the Kingdom of Romania.
The presence of crossed swords identifies this as a military award, typically given for bravery or merit in wartime.
Medal Design
Shape: Maltese cross with white and red enamel.
Obverse center: Red medallion with the Romanian royal crown.
Reverse center: Dates of significance and inscription “10 MAIU”.
Ribbon: Blue with a narrow white center stripe and thin red edges.
Hallmarks: Located on the suspension ring and ball — these indicate the manufacturer and possibly precious metal content (likely silver or silver-gilt).
Date: Late 19th to early 20th century
Material: Enamel, gilded metal (possibly silver, see hallmark)
Dimensions: approx. 44.20 x 41.90 mm
Condition: Please refer to detailed pictures
Notable Features:
Original ribbon
Beautiful enameling
Military version (crossed swords)
Hallmarked (see detailed images)