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 1917 in Mudau near Mosbach

1917 in Mudau near Mosbach (southwestern Germany)

the announcement appearing in the London Gazette 32751 of Friday

and was taken into American custody on 8 May 1945

The dagger remains in an overall better than very fine condition

The hanger is maker marked with the logo of F

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 1917 in Mudau near MosbachInstituted 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