Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of with the naming on both

with the naming on both having been erased

The collars are adorned with collar insignia in gray embroidery with forest green piping

3) A Hindenburg Cross ribbon with miniature swords

his condition designated as "N

The shaft bears an integrated clip for attachment to a frog

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of with the naming on bothInstituted 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