Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Hold in bronze gitl and enamels

in bronze gitl and enamels

where he would serve until March 19

hook and horizontal pinback

the Cross of Merit with Swords and the Medal for Long Service

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Hold in bronze gitl and enamels(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Three piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, oxidation evident on one of the gilt stars, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, better than very fine. Accompanied by its Rosette bearing a silvered crown, measuring 13 mm in diameter,