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

Red and white embroidery

in a vile and inhumane manner

this regiment was re-designated as Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians) CASF and the Dragoons returned to the regiment

maker marked “RZM 46” for “RZM M1/36 - Afred Stubbe

Measuring 210x296mm

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