Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Ruling House, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1940 Auction illustrating the Royal Dutch crown

illustrating the Royal Dutch crown above "NIL"

Accompanied by a copy of his Discharge Certificate with Service Records

A gilded die stamped bronze stylized Crowned Royal Arms of Bavaria supported by two crowned lions rampant and regardant with forked tails

It would bring tears to his eyes years then and years later

in December of 1949

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Ruling House, I Class Grand Cross Case, C.1940 Auction illustrating the Royal Dutch crownOrdinul Casei Domnitoare. Instituted in 1935. Hardshelled, wooden frame, teal blue patterned paper covering on the exterior, trimmed with an ornate design in gold coloured ink on the lid and the sides of the case, maker marked "Frederico Costa Condecoraes 110 RUA S. JULIAO LISBOA" on the white stain lined inside lid, black velvet raised platform with a slotted medal bed for the Breast Star, dual hinged, single latch closure, wear along with peeling