Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, I Class Knight’s Cross, C.1955 Auction and the "Encyclopedia" will grow

and the "Encyclopedia" will grow in volume and importance with the passing of time

28 mm (w) x 46

some demonstrating some wear to the centrepieces

After fitting out as an auxiliary cruiser

Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, I Class Knight’s Cross, C.1955 Auction and the "Encyclopedia" will grow(Reale Ordine di Francesco I). Instituted by Francis I on September 28, 1829. In silver gilt, a white enamelled Maltese cross with Fleur de lis in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presents the crowned monogram F. I, surrounded by a green enamel wreath and encircled in a blue ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO (The King Deserves the Best), the reverse medallion presents the inscription FRANCISCVS I INSTITVIT MDCCCXXIX, surrounded by a green and