Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. An Order Of Francis I, Knight Commander, C.1820 Auction Red and white embroidery

Red and white embroidery

with appealing dark patina around the edges of the cross and the black core nicely preserved

in a vile and inhumane manner

A machine embroidered ovular cap badge depicting a black eagle with outstretched wings with a white swastika on its chest

the slotted area surrounded by a circular ring inscribed "NORTHERN RHODESIA POLICE"

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. An Order Of Francis I, Knight Commander, C.1820 Auction Red and white embroideryOf high quality Austrian manufacture in silver gilt with a white enameled Maltese cross, fleur de lys in each quadrant, centre with Initials of Francis I with green enameled laurels and blue enameled motto ring, reverse with silver gilt centre with institution date in black enameling, hand detailed suspension arms with elongated commander ribbon loop, integral ring marked VR denoting Austrian silver inventory mark of items manufactured between 1810