Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Auction Archive reverse indicating it was manufactured

reverse indicating it was manufactured in Sweden

topped by a left-facing plumed

based at Dartmouth

along with two Appendices

all mint condition

Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Auction Archive reverse indicating it was manufacturedInstituted on September 28, 1829 by Francis I. In silver, a large Maltese cross with fleur de lis in each quadrant, the central medallion features the crowned cypher of Francis I, surrounded by a green enamel wreath and a blue enamel ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO (The King Deserves The Best), the reverse with a single vertical pin assembly, measures 62. 9mm (w) x 64mm (h), weighs 47. 4 grams, very dark patina, loss of gilt to fleur de lis,