Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 GTRexclude measures approximately 50cm (or 20

measures approximately 50cm (or 20 ½ inches) in total length

worn but overall extremely fine condition

as an infantryman

maker marked "B

scattered mothing evident on the reverse

Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 GTRexclude measures approximately 50cm (or 20(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),