Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Cross Of Queen Marie, I Class Commander, c.1918 Hold Manescu's father was a Communist

Manescu's father was a Communist Party veteran from Ploiesti

the town where he eventually died and was buried

demonstrating total loss of finish to the base metal with minor oxidation

Constructed of silvered white metal with white

Romania, Kingdom. An Order Of The Cross Of Queen Marie, I Class Commander, c.1918 Hold Manescu's father was a Communist(Ordinul "Crucea Regina Maria"). Instituted by King Ferdinand I in 1917 to honor his wife, Queen Marie. In silver gilt, featuring a white enameled cross with a red enameled red cross at centre, reverse with King Ferdinand crown in gilt, measuring 47. 71 mm (w) x 48. 93 mm (h), on elongated suspension loop, on silk ribbon, extremely fine.