Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, By Lemaitre, C. 1870 Auction measuring 85 mm (w) x

measuring 85 mm (w) x 78 mm (h))

German Red Cross (Deutsches Rotes Kreuz) divisional insignia with the date "1944" stamped below the insignia in black ink on the reverse of the hoist sleeve

measuring 58 mm (w) x 104 mm (h)

each constructed of silvered bronze with enamels

Italy, Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, By Lemaitre, C. 1870 Auction measuring 85 mm (w) xInstituted by King Francis I, on September 28, 1829. Of the highest quality, a Star of the Royal Order of Francis I, presenting a silver Maltese cross with ball finials offering deeply faceted rays, between each arm is a Gold fleur de lis, the obverse medallion features a crowned cypher of Francis I, surrounded by a ring of gold facets, and a green enamelled wreath, with an exterior blue enamelled ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO (The King