Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Romania, Officer’s Cross to Romanian Diplomat George Stoicescue, Stationed in Japan, 1930s Hold wear evident to obverse

wear evident to obverse

Footnote: The medal was awarded to non-commissioned officers

then later attached to the Royal Air Force as a Gun Control Assistant

1941 and signed in black ink by the Commander-in-Chief of Aerial Fleet 3 and Commander West

the reverse featuring an Iron Cross 1939 First Class

Romania, Kingdom. An Order of the Star of Romania, Officer’s Cross to Romanian Diplomat George Stoicescue, Stationed in Japan, 1930s Hold wear evident to obverseAn Order of the Star of Romania, Officers Cross, Type I, in silver gilt and enamels, measures 42. 4 mm (w) x 62. 8 mm, notable enamel damage to all arms, remains near very fine. Contained in the original case of issue, burgundy exterior, silk interior marked G. Lemaitre, functional hinge and clasp, very fine. Footnote: George G. Stoicescu was a Romanian diplomat active in the interwar period, particularly known for his long service in Tokyo, Japan