Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Modell 1710)

Modell 1710)

the badge is bordered with the inscription reading K

The blade attaches to the 130 mm-long handle through the brass upper cross-guard which bears decorative anchors and designs

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 32751 of Friday

Next to it is the signature in black ink of Julius Traugott Jakob von Könneritz (1792–1866)

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Modell 1710)Instituted 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