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 The blade attaches to the

The blade attaches to the 130 mm-long handle through the brass upper cross-guard which bears decorative anchors and designs

The hanger is maker marked with the logo of F

the badge is bordered with the inscription reading K

Victory Medal (British War Medal (1006989 A

1917 in Mudau near Mosbach (southwestern Germany)

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 The blade attaches to theInstituted 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