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Auction: 16003 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 144

(x) The Fine and Rare Grand Cross Star of the Order of St. Ferdinand and of Merit Attributed to King Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies
Italy, Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, Order of St Ferdinand and of Merit, 70mm, gold, silver and enamel, the reverse engraved in upright capitals 'Ferdinando II Re Delle Due Sicilie', good very fine

King Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies, (1810-1859), the son of King Francis I of the Two Sicilies, succeeded his father in 1830; died, 22.5.1859, shortly after the declaration of war against the Austrian Empire.

PROVENANCE: Ex-Risk Collection
Ex-McNamara Collection
Acquired for the collection of the current owner, 1990.

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Sold for
£3,000