Italy, Republic. An Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, II Class Hold elasticized at the opening

elasticized at the opening

overlaid by AH’s handwritten dedication and signature in green ink

marked size 57

Footnote: Johannes Wilhelm Heinrich Sellmann was born on December 16

Italy, Republic. An Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, II Class Hold elasticized at the opening(Stella Della Solidarieta Italiana). Instituted January 27, 1947. Type I. Three piece construction, silver gilt, inscribed "STELLA DELLA SOLIDARIETA ITALIANA" on the reverse cartouche, 56 mm x 59 mm, elongated suspension loop with original ribbon, light contact, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. Contained in original case, black leatherette exterior with Italian insignia, interior marked 1836 JOHNSON, velvet medalbed, with original