Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight, Fullsize And Miniature Auction silver hallmark on the ribbon

silver hallmark on the ribbon at the base

Austrian made in 18K Gold with excellent white and blue enamels

measuring 19 mm (w) x 15 mm (h)

made by Oeraisme Paris - Marked Militarie 71085

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight, Fullsize And Miniature Auction silver hallmark on the ribbon(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Fullsize: four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 44. 5 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, exhibiting light contact and spotting on the white enamels, however, all enamels remain intact, original ribbon; and Miniature: two piece construction, in silver gilt with white enamels, measuring 16. 3 mm (w) x 25. 5 mm (h) inclusive