Romania, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The Socialist Republic, I Class Grand Cross Badge, C.1970 Auction reverse inscribed "WORLD WAR BEGAN

reverse inscribed "WORLD WAR BEGAN AUGUST 1

Ordenfabrik

Treibstoffwerke AG fuel company to Director Berthold Ottens

1865 by Royal Decree No

65 mm (w) x 36

Romania, Socialist Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The Socialist Republic, I Class Grand Cross Badge, C.1970 Auction reverse inscribed "WORLD WAR BEGAN(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Socialiste Romnia). In bronze gilt a five point star with clusters of smooth rays, the obverse medallion with orange enamels, reverse plain and hollow, measures 36. 7 mm (w) x 41. 2 mm (h inclusive of its integral ring), weighs 12. 1 grams, triangular shaped loop suspension, intact enamels, extremely fine.