Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson Auction 1936 as the Order of

1936 as the Order of the Estonian Red Cross

the emblem is missing all four reverse attachment prongs and the lanyard demonstrates minor material fatigue

The eagle measures 35 mm (w) 30 mm (h)

"coffee can" style top is secured to theshako by a row of horizontal stitching running through small

A beautiful two piece construction eagle in Gold

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson Auction 1936 as the Order of(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "S JOHNSON MILANO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, marked 925 on 3 oclock arm, measuring 80. 45 mm (w) x 80. 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.