Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star, c.1870, by Kretly Newly Listed A detailled chapter about the

A detailled chapter about the many known fakes makes this book an indispensable companion for every serious collector of this badge

with a dull edge and having a dull tip

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stating his occupation as that of Farmer

chipping evident in the blue enamels on the centerpiece ring on the reverse as well as the red enamel on the field

Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star, c.1870, by Kretly Newly Listed A detailled chapter about the(Reale Ordine di Francesco I). Instituted on September 28, 1829 by Francis I. A near mint Commander Breast Star, in silver, a large Maltese cross with faceted arms and large ball finials, a Fleur de Lis in thin gold applique on the silver, the obverse medallion in Gold 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 flanked by