Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 United Republic of Stitched onto the panel directly

Stitched onto the panel directly beneath the eagle is an additional insignia consisting of a field-grey rayon backer bearing a machine-embroidered tri-colour cockade

with Hoheitszeichen

A 92nd CEF Battalion Badge by Ellis & Bros

It is finished with an eagle's head as the pommel

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 United Republic of Stitched onto the panel directlyInstituted on September 28, 1829 by Francis I. Likely of Austrian production, in silver gilt, a lovely large star with arms presenting a sequined pattern, and sequined Fleur de lis in each, the obverse medallion features a crowned F. I. cypher, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath, and blue enamelled ring inscribed DE REGE OPTIME MERITO, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, measures 82. 15mm (w) x 81. 90mm (h), weighs 56. 9 grams, small