Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 Archive the Lieutenant General and Principal

the Lieutenant General and Principal Officers of the same or any other your superior Officer

small scratches on each

BERLIN" and marked "GES

two oak leaves on both the left and right sides

a Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Shoulder Flash (red embroidered lettering

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 Archive the Lieutenant General and PrincipalInstituted March 3, 1951. Type I (1951 2001). In Silver, the Grand Cross presenting a white enamel cross with eagles in each quadrant and a central five point star, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 70. 7 mm (w) x 100. 0 mm (h), worn on original full length sash, enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, featuring an eight point silver star with faceted rays, the obverse