Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Buy Now Overall an exceptionally unique find

Overall an exceptionally unique find in fair condition

dated "1939-1945" on the reverse

The original Polish badge of the order was a red enameled Maltese cross with white enameled Polish eagles between its arms and with a central medallion bearing an enameled image of Saint Stanislaus in his episcopal vestment surrounded by a gold laurel wreath

BWM has been silvered

Italian States, Kingdom Of The Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross, By Halley, C.1870 Buy Now Overall an exceptionally unique find(Reale Ordine di Francesco I). Instituted 1829. A finely manufactured silver star in typical Halley style, consisting of four, hand filed arms, each with ball finials, with Gold cladded fleur de lis in each quadrant, obverse centre separately affixed, with silver beading surround, Gold crowned cyphre of Francis I, surrounded by finely enameled green laurels, a blue enameled border with the Latin Motto De Rege Optime Merito (King Most Deserving),