Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity A description after the ship

A description after the ship had been seized and restored in 1919 noted she was among the fastest and best equipped ships of the line with accommodations for 115 first class passengers and 1

with HMCS Digby assigned to 24

including a Kriegsmarine EM/NCO’s tunic breast eagle

Zulu War 1879 - 7

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

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 certificate_of_authenticity A description after the shipInstituted 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