Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Hold and is also stamped with

and is also stamped with a black ink size mark of “57 ½”

1894 and was to remain with the ship for a little over three years

with a 1914 Iron Cross II Class

being “17

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Hold and is also stamped withInstituted on September 28, 1829 by Francis I. Likely of Austrian production, in silver gilt, a lovely large star with arms presenting a sequined pattern, and sequined Fleur de lis in each, the obverse medallion features a crowned F. I. cypher, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath, and blue enamelled ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, measures 82. 15mm (w) x 81. 90mm (h), weighs 56. 9 grams, small