Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Auction Archive based at Dartmouth

based at Dartmouth

all mint condition

1966 in London

engraver marked "LOOS"

this particular hallmark was used from 1922 until 1938

Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Auction Archive based at DartmouthInstituted 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,