Italy, Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I Embroidered Breast Badge, Modern Issue C. 1975 Auction 37 mm (w) x 55

37 mm (w) x 55

and a small rip at the top

the cover indicating compilation by Hans Retzlaff as part of series II

the son of May McBride of Toronto

Italy, Kingdom Of The Two Sicilies. A Royal Order Of Francis I Embroidered Breast Badge, Modern Issue C. 1975 Auction 37 mm (w) x 55Centrepiece insignia in gold coloured bullion wire, in various textures, along with red, green and navy blue embroidery, the four arms composed of silvered rolled bullion wire with multiple silvered sequins, the four fleur de lis protruding from the centrepiece between the arms in gold coloured bullion wire with gold coloured sequins, white cotton backer, measuring 98 mm (w) x 100 mm (h), extremely fine.