Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, Officers Cross, C.1830 Archive overlaid by a ribbed diamond

overlaid by a ribbed diamond

the obverse with a central laurel wreath with a upward pointing winged arrow in the centre

While at this Camp

enamel chipping evident on the upper arm and at the base of the leafing

000 tons despite severe enemy countermeasures

Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, Officers Cross, C.1830 Archive overlaid by a ribbed diamondAn Early Sicilian Royal Order of Francis I; Officers Cross c. 1830 In Gold and enamels, an early cross circa 1830, of superb quality manufacture, original period ribbon, unmarked, 40. 8mm (x59. 0mm including crown suspension), very minor enamel chipping and enamel restoration, good very fine and rare.