Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 Archive 12 mm (w) x 99

12 mm (w) x 99

two oak leaves on both the left and right sides

framed by a wreath of laurel leaves

Petersburg Exhibitions of Artisans and Craftsmen

a Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps Shoulder Flash (red embroidered lettering

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 Archive 12 mm (w) x 99Instituted 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