Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 United Republic of measuring 36 mm (w) x

measuring 36 mm (w) x 13 mm (h)

hand engraved silver shield affixed to a bronze maple leaf Canada cap badge base

screwpost with screwback and washer intact)

the obverse consisting of an oak leaf wreath around a tri-colour cockade

is to perpetuate the memory and to honour the name of Emperor Charlemagne

Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 United Republic of measuring 36 mm (w) xAn Early Sicilian Royal Order of Francis I; Knight in Gold In Gold and enamels, of superb quality manufacture, with original period ribbon, 41. 0mm x 47mm, with French (eagles head) hallmark on the cylinder suspension, and makers mark on opposite side (hardly legible), circa 1850, one tiny enamel flake on the right arm, virtually in mint condition and very attractive; Knight without crown is scarcer then Knight with crown.