Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Modell 1710)

Modell 1710)

The dagger remains in an overall better than very fine condition

MORAND 1950" on the reverse

1917 in Mudau near Mosbach (southwestern Germany)

and was taken into American custody on 8 May 1945

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac Modell 1710)Instituted 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