ORDER OF FERDINAND

Collar Chain and Collar Badge. gilt Silver, 69x44 mm, both sides enameled, original suspension ring. The Chain, silver gilt, one side enameled, 12 enameled medallions, The Order of Ferdinand I was instituted on May 10th, 1929, to the everlasting memory of King Ferdinand I, the founder of the nation, for merit in uniting all Romanians in a single state. The order could be awarded only to Romanian Citizens, for outstanding merits in the national union. The order was closed by law no. 12 on February 18th, 1937. The decoration of the order displays a special form combining four joined ciphers of King Ferdinand (double F). Extremely rare chain awarded only 5 times to Romanian Citizens! Best condition with original gilding intact! I RR!