Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Romanian Crown, Commander GTRexclude 28 mm in diameter

28 mm in diameter

Footnote: George Fettis Bowden was born in 1882 in Newcastle-upon-Tyne

measuring 21 cm (w) x 29

The cap band itself is constructed of black wool with a very even feel

chipping evident in the blue

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Romanian Crown, Commander GTRexclude 28 mm in diameter(Ordin "Corona Romaniei"). Instituted in 1881. Type I. 1881 1932 Issue. In silver gilt, a red and white enamelled Maltese Cross with C cyphers in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents a crown with the inscription PRIN NOI INSINE14. MARTIE 1881, the reverse medallion bears the days 10. MAIU 1866 1877 1881, measures 62. 3 mm (w) x 63. 7 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 48. 6 grams (inclusive of ribbon), marked on suspension loop ARG JRF