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Italian States, Kingdom of the Sicilies. A Royal Order of Francis I, Grand Cross, by Halley, c.1870

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Italian States, Kingdom of the Sicilies. A Royal Order of Francis I, Grand Cross, by Halley, c.1870

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Italian States, Kingdom of the Sicilies. A Royal Order of Francis I, Grand Cross, by Halley, c.1870

(Reale Ordine di Francesco I). Instituted 1829. A finely manufactured silver star in typical Halley style, consisting of four, hand filed arms, each with ball finials, with Gold cladded fleur-de-lis in each quadrant, obverse centre separately affixed, with silver beading surround, Gold crowned cyphre of Francis I, surrounded by finely enameled green laurels, a blue enameled border with the Latin Motto “De Rege Optime Merito” (King Most Deserving), reverse with dual stays and pin assembly, with pronounced ornate Halley makers plate, hallmarked with Paris assay mark on pin and catch with boars head denoting 800 silver fineness (1838-1962), measuring 73 mm (w) x 73 mm (h), with toned silver, minor enamel loss to laurels, otherwise extremely fine.

Footnote: The Order was founded as a civil award by Francis I, King of the Two Sicilies. It was primarily conferred to recognize meritorious civil services within the realms of culture, agriculture, science, commerce, and art. Later, the Order was amended to also reward meritorious service within the military. Following the unification of Italy in 1860, the Order was officially discontinued. Unofficially, the Order was continued by the exiled King Francis II until his successor stopped the conferral of the Order in 1934.

This offering is a part of the "Dr. Albert Goodwin Collection", a preeminent assemblage of world Orders, Medals, and Decorations composed solely by Dr.Goodwin between 1946-1967. Dr. Goodwin had a successful career as an educator and prominent physician in New York as well as actively serving in both World Wars with the United States Medical Corps. He acted as both President and Vice-President of the Orders and Medals Society of America (OMSA) and is responsible for organizing their first convention in 1960. He maintained further membership with the American Society of Military Collectors, the International Orders Research Society, and the American Numismatic Society. His knowledge and passion for history and awards is evident in this meticulously compiled collection that is now available in its entirety for the first time exclusively on eMedals.com.