Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, By Lemaitre, C. 1870 Auction Archive Measuring 350 mm (w) x

Measuring 350 mm (w) x 450 mm (h)

Accompanied by period original ribbon

stating that had previous six years' previous service with the Colonial Military Police

measuring 240x348mm

Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, By Lemaitre, C. 1870 Auction Archive Measuring 350 mm (w) xInstituted by King Francis I, on September 28, 1829. Of the highest quality, a Star of the Royal Order of Francis I, presenting a silver Maltese cross with ball finials offering deeply faceted rays, between each arm is a Gold fleur de lis, the obverse medallion features a crowned cypher of Francis I, surrounded by a ring of gold facets, and a green enamelled wreath, with an exterior blue enamelled ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO (The King