Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Republic, Iii Class Commander GTRexclude 46 mm x 93 mm

46 mm x 93 mm

with a maker’s mark at the upper left breast reading “OTTO MEIS

reddish-brown leatherette exterior

stating the he has twelve years' previous service with the 40th Regiment

WWI Patriotic Naval Flag  - in silvered bronze

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Republic, Iii Class Commander GTRexclude 46 mm x 93 mm(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Fullsize: four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 74. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, green oxidation evident on the reverse of the crown suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon; and Miniature: in silver gilt, measuring 17. 5 mm (w) x 28. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension,