Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Buy Now surrounded by a red enamelled

surrounded by a red enamelled ring reading PRO PATRIA ET JURE GENTIUM

the 1st Battalion was present at the Siege of Burgos

sky blue cloth cover

box also near extremely fine

Extract from the general register shows that he joined the regiment on 7th

Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Buy Now surrounded by a red enamelledInstituted on September 28, 1829 by Francis I. In silver, a large Maltese cross with fleur de lis in each quadrant, the central medallion features the crowned cypher of Francis I, surrounded by a green enamel wreath and a blue enamel ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO (The King Deserves The Best), the reverse with a single vertical pin assembly, measures 62. 9mm (w) x 64mm (h), weighs 47. 4 grams, very dark patina, loss of gilt to fleur de lis,