Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson Auction members of the Milizia Volontaria

members of the Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (National Security Volunteer Militia) were given the right to wear the medal and by Royal Decree No

each with its own safety pin attachment

chipping evident in the blue enamels on both)

it slightly scratched on one side

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson Auction members of the Milizia VolontariaInstituted March 3, 1951. A commander in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled cross with ball finials and a silver gilt star in the center, eagles with outstretched wings in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with enamel details, measures 55. 4mm (w) x 73. 1mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 39. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on a neck ribbon, heavy gilt wear, enamels intact,