Romania, Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The People’s Republic, I Class With Case, C.1950 United Republic of flags and a map of

flags and a map of Cuba)

the insignia resting upon a blue felt backer

Diagnosed with lung cancer

which would prove to be haunting words

along with his WWI Pair of Medals (which are not included here)

Romania, Republic. An Order Of The Star Of The People’s Republic, I Class With Case, C.1950 United Republic of flags and a map of(Ordinul Steaua Republicii Populare Romne). Instituted January 1948. Type I. In silver gilt, a five point red enamel star with a blue enamel border, superimposed on a five point star consisting of clusters of five smooth rays, the obverse center presenting the inscription 30 DECEMBRIE 1947 surrounded in a silver gilt wreath, the reverse bears a single pin and brooch style catch suspension with a single rivet, measures 51. 90mm (w) x 51. 51mm (h),