Italy, Kingdom of Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion, Knight, c.1900 Auction edge scuffing on the exterior

edge scuffing on the exterior

The binoculars are unmarked and measure 222 mm (w) x 195 mm (l) when properly folded

13 mm x 36

Accompanied by copies of his service records from the National Archives and a photocopy of page 573 from the book entitled "History of the King's German Legion"

He was "continually catching cold in his head

Italy, Kingdom of Two Sicilies. A Royal Military Order of St. George of the Reunion, Knight, c.1900 Auction edge scuffing on the exterior(Real Ordine Militare di San Giorgio della Riunione). Instituted January 1st, 1819. Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a red enameled cross with a laurel and oak wreath as well as crossed swords in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, the obverse center silver gilt medallion presents a figure spearing a dragon on horseback, surrounded by a blue enamel ring inscribed Vinces in Hoc Signo, the reverse medallion presents the same central