Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity the slip inscribed "WILLIAM SCULLY

the slip inscribed "WILLIAM SCULLY LTD / Cap

"Opening of the Chapter"

A scarce badge

suspended from a period original ribbon with a horizontal pinback

172 mm x 240 mm

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity the slip inscribed "WILLIAM SCULLYOrdine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana. Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the cross on both sides, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, marked 800 silver, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt aluminum Italian Republic coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "S. Johnson MILANO ROMA" on