Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse presents a vertical

the reverse presents a vertical pinback with a coke bottle-shaped pin

with HMCS Digby assigned to 24

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

published by the offices of "Country Life" in London in 1915

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

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse presents a verticalInstituted 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