Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity sewn in place via brown

sewn in place via brown threading to a 30 mm x 87 mm patch of leather

with HMCS Digby assigned to 24

6 - 1982 - A series of disasters

including a Kriegsmarine EM/NCO’s tunic breast eagle

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

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity sewn in place via brownInstituted 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