Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order of Francis I in Gold, I Class Knight, c.1850
An Early Sicilian Royal Order of Francis I; Knight in Gold - In Gold and enamels, of superb quality manufacture, with original period ribbon, 41.0mm x 47mm, with French (eagle’s head) hallmark on the cylinder suspension, and maker’s mark on opposite side (hardly legible), circa 1850, one tiny enamel flake on the right arm, virtually in mint condition and very attractive; Knight without crown is scarcer then Knight with crown.

