Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, I Class Knight’s Cross, C.1955 GTRexclude oxidation spots evident on the

oxidation spots evident on the reverse of the latter medal

96 mm (w) x 37

also called the "Pro Dania Medal" (or the Medal of Liberty) was instituted on May 5

green and blue enamels and iron ring

overlaid by a swooping Luftwaffe eagle executed in dark grey machine embroidery

Italy, Kingdom Of Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, I Class Knight’s Cross, C.1955 GTRexclude oxidation spots evident on the(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