Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 United Republic of (Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee in

(Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee in Silber mit Etui)

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Private John Alexander McArthur was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal

7 mm silvered aluminum badge displaying the Wehrmacht eagle above a shield fronted by crossed swords

Italian States, Sicily Kingdom. A Royal Order Of Francis I, Grand Cross Star, C.1900 United Republic of (Verdienstmedaille der Nationalen Volksarmee inInstituted 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