Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed constructed of an olive-drab painted

constructed of an olive-drab painted fibreglass shaft

a fine eight-pointed faceted star in silver gilt

It was initially instituted in three classes

Lady Cobham died in 1961 aged 63

The reverse ricasso is lightly marked

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed constructed of an olive-drab painted(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Badge including its Crown with a four piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt star loose on one side, scattered gilt wear, residue evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, missing its ring, with replacement ribbon,