Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 3 - Early Hawken Rifles

3 - Early Hawken Rifles

A description after the ship had been seized and restored in 1919 noted she was among the fastest and best equipped ships of the line with accommodations for 115 first class passengers and 1

hand-embroidered design on black velvet cloth

Green felt base with four twisted aluminium chords with single green band

with HMCS Digby assigned to 24

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity 3 - Early Hawken RiflesInstituted on September 28, 1829 by Francis I. Likely of Austrian production, in silver gilt, a lovely large star with arms presenting a sequined pattern, and sequined Fleur de lis in each, the obverse medallion features a crowned F. I. cypher, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath, and blue enamelled ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, measures 82. 15mm (w) x 81. 90mm (h), weighs 56. 9 grams, small