Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Auction and in the Battle of

and in the Battle of Passchendaele

measuring 45 mm x 140 mm each

Diplock of Capilano

53 mm (w) x 35

Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Auction and in the Battle of(Reale Ordine di Francesco I). Instituted 1829. A finely manufactured silver star in typical Halley style, consisting of four, hand filed arms, each with ball finials, with Gold cladded fleur de lis in each quadrant, obverse centre separately affixed, with silver beading surround, Gold crowned cyphre of Francis I, surrounded by finely enameled green laurels, a blue enameled border with the Latin Motto De Rege Optime Merito (King Most Deserving),