Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson United Republic of Scattered chipping in the black

Scattered chipping in the black paint on the cap badge

6 April 1943

constructed of alumiunm

the quadrants embellished with detailed enameled green laurel branches also in bronze gilt

the second speech by the president of the I

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson United Republic of Scattered chipping in the blackInstituted 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,