Italian States, Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, Ii Class Knight, By Rothe, C.1875 Hold (SS Ärmeladler)

(SS Ärmeladler)

the obverse bears a central “W” cipher

Colonel MICHAELIS’ bold and courageous leadership is in keeping with the highest traditions of the American soldier

Footnote: The Order of the White Star was instituted in 1936 and awarded to Estonian citizens

he was further directed

Italian States, Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, Ii Class Knight, By Rothe, C.1875 Hold (SS Ärmeladler)(Reale Ordine di Francesco I). Instituted 1829. Issued 1829 1859. A white enamelled eight pointed star in Gold, featuring Gold detailed fleur de lis in each quadrant, with a Gold obverse centre exhibiting an engraved cyphre of Francis I, surrounded by a green enamelled laurel wreath and a finely blue enamelled border with the inscription De Rege Optime Merito, reverse centre in Gold with a blue enamelled inscription Franciscusi Instituit MDCCCXXIX