Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Hold being “17

being “17

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

both sides of the pennant feature the same design

holes on either end of the gorget for neck suspension

He was officially promoted to Colonel with the Coast Artillery Corps

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 Hold being “17Instituted 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