Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 Newly Listed his condition was attributed to

his condition was attributed to "Exposure in cold inclement weather"

sender's address area on the adjacent panel

On original ribbon complete with hook and eye

Set of very fine quality manufacture

with some of the original black finish worn off

Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 Newly Listed his condition was attributed toAn 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 (eagles head) hallmark on the cylinder suspension, and makers 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.