Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Hold the other was Bud Taylor:

the other was Bud Taylor: "The colonel was laid up for around ten days

Duplessie re-engaged for three years' service on February 29

MILTON 1929" on the edge

khaki green wool/cotton blend

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Hold the other was Bud Taylor:(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Badge including its Crown with a four piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt star loose on one side, scattered gilt wear, residue evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, missing its ring, with replacement ribbon,