Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Auction A Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin

A Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin badge

(1914 Ehrenmedaille für Kriegsverdienst)

“RZM” and “36/42”

53 mm (w) x 35

Metegama on February 5

Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Auction A Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Helferin(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),