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 bronze eagle hanger inscribed "MARKSMAN"

bronze eagle hanger inscribed "MARKSMAN" with pinback

the badge is bordered with the inscription reading K

Victory Medal (British War Medal (1006989 A

Next to it is the signature in black ink of Julius Traugott Jakob von Könneritz (1792–1866)

Modell 1710)

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 bronze eagle hanger inscribed "MARKSMAN"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