Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 151 mm x 80

measuring 151 mm x 80 mm

with discharge papers in the cover pockets

with a large eagle with spread-out wings superimposed on the badge

the reverse stamped with a Hohenzollern coat of arms

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 151 mm x 80(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, marked "800" (silver) and "958 MI"(silversmith registration number and made in Milano) on the loop, measuring 55. 8 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order