Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China The first type of this

The first type of this medal was introduced in 1913 during The Balkan Wars

(Bundeswehr Gürtelschnalle)

10 District Depot and posted to the Casualty Company

the obverse with a raised rightward-facing profile of Karl I circumscribed by name and title

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China The first type of this(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. A fantastic Grand Cross Set comprising a Grand Cross sash badge, in silver gilt, featuring a white enamel cross with a gilt five point star in the center of the cross and a ball finial at each end of each arm, with eagles in each quadrant, reverse mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a large crown of the republic, measures 70. 45mm (w) x 94. 60mm (h inclusive of crown