Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. An Order Of Francis I, Knight Commander, C.1820 Auction 5 mm (h - inclusive

5 mm (h - inclusive of crown adorned with cross)

in a vile and inhumane manner

A machine embroidered ovular cap badge depicting a black eagle with outstretched wings with a white swastika on its chest

many by Roden Brothers of Torornto

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. An Order Of Francis I, Knight Commander, C.1820 Auction 5 mm (h - inclusiveOf high quality Austrian manufacture in silver gilt with a white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, centre with Initials of Francis I with green enameled laurels and blue enameled motto ring, reverse with silver gilt centre with institution date in black enameling, hand detailed suspension arms with elongated commander ribbon loop, integral ring marked VR denoting Austrian silver inventory mark of items manufactured between 1810