Collar Chain and Collar Badge. gilt Silver, both sides enameled, centre GOLD, cross and the scarf with blue enameled legend "Prin statornicie la isbinda". The Chain, gilt Silver, hallmarked "800", maker's mark "Paul Telge, Berlin", one side enameled, 22 enameled medallions. A splendid chain in mint state with beautiful old patina, in extremely rare case of issue. The Order of Carol I, the highest Romanian Order, instituted on May 10th, 1906, part of the 40th Jubilee Celebration of King Carol of Hohenzollern. With the introduction of the Order of Loyal Service in 1932, the last two Classes of the Order Carol I were closed, but the decorations could be worn until 1947. Of the highest rarity, especially in case of issue, 10 limited awards. I RR!