Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander United Republic of Footnote: The First Matabele War

Footnote: The First Matabele War was fought between 1893 and 1894 in modern day Zimbabwe

The hook has snapped near the bar and been repaired with clear epoxy

with an inscription of “RITTERBUND ST

Gablonz) on reverse

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown, Commander United Republic of Footnote: The First Matabele War(Ordinul Coroana Romniei). Instituted in 1881. Type I (1881 1941 Issue). In silver gilt, a Maltese cross in red and white enamel, monogram of Carol I in each quadrant, obverse centerpiece bearing a silver crown, surrounded by the inscription PRIN NOI INSINE 14 MARTIE 1881, reverse center shows date 10 MAIU, surrounded by the dates 1866 1877 1881, correct replacement ribbon, measuring 60. 9 mm (w) x 62. 1 mm (h inclusive of integral ball suspension),