Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Auction Archive also marked on the edge

also marked on the edge with an illegible RZM logo and code

constructed of very fine quality manufacture aluminum twisted wire in the shape three vertically positioned oak leaves in the centre of the tab

With toned silver frame

reverse indicating it was manufactured in Sweden

based at Dartmouth

Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Commander Breast Star Auction Archive also marked on the edgeInstituted 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,