Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 GTRexclude he was placed at Military

he was placed at Military District No

Measuring 430 mm with scabbard

exhibiting an obverse centrepiece composing of a beautifully enameled red four armed cross with elegant golden edges in Gold (weighting 18k)

An early and desirable version in nickel silver

along with the entire crew

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 GTRexclude he was placed at Military(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi in 1951. The highest ranking honour of the