Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 Newly Listed McDonald had a long career

McDonald had a long career with the 94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders" before the Regiment was placed on active service on August 6

On original ribbon complete with hook and eye

was strongly opposed to the idea

dated 5 June 1940

Sicily, Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I In Gold, I Class Knight, C.1850 Newly Listed McDonald had a long careerAn 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.