Romanian Order of Carol I Collar Chain and breast star
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1930-1940
Established in 1906, the Order served as the highest distinction of the Romanian kingdom. This insignia, produced by Paul Telge of Berlin, is crafted from gilded silver with elaborate enamel detailing.
The collar consists of 24 alternating links featuring the mirrored cypher of King Carol I and symbolic heraldic devices including the aurochs of Moldova, the Romanian imperial eagle, the dolphins of Dobruja, and the lion of Wallachia. The central link incorporates a sculpted Romanian king's crown and an eagle locking mechanism. The set includes a matching breast star in gilded silver and enamel, featuring a separately applied gold medallion with the portrait of King Carol I.
The reverse of the locking mechanism bears the Paul Telge maker mark and an 800 silver hallmark. This prestigious insignia exemplifies the sophisticated craftsmanship of the early 20th century European court tradition.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Physical characteristics
- Material
- gilded silver, enamel, gold
- Hallmarks
- 800, crown, half moon
Technical characteristics
- Maker mark
- PAUL TELGE BERLIN
Design
- Motifs
- King Carol I cypher, aurochs of Moldova, Romanian imperial eagle, dolphins of Dobruja, lion of Wallachia, Romanian king's crown
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Paul Telge
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.