Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Buy Now E VERNIER 1917" on the

E VERNIER 1917" on the obverse

65 mm x 43

BWM has been silvered

replacing the 60th Battalion on February 11

Overall an exceptionally unique find in fair condition

Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Buy Now E VERNIER 1917" on the(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),