Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 Archive 10th Battalion Infantry Badge (bronze

10th Battalion Infantry Badge (bronze

maker marked RZM “M9/37” (Carl Winkler

flanked by acanthus leaves on both sides

It is painted on cardstock

Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 Archive 10th Battalion Infantry Badge (bronzeAn Early Sicilian Royal Order of Francis I; Knight in Gold In Gold and enamels, of superb quality manufacture, with original period ribbon, 41. 0mm x 47mm, with French (eagles head) hallmark on the cylinder suspension, and makers mark on opposite side (hardly legible), circa 1850, one tiny enamel flake on the right arm, virtually in mint condition and very attractive; Knight without crown is scarcer then Knight with crown.