Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson United Republic of Scattered chipping in the black

Scattered chipping in the black paint on the cap badge

the tab stamped "36" and maker stamped "KNEIDING BERLIN 1935"

It is dated to October 30

comprising: commander

constructed of alumiunm

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson United Republic of Scattered chipping in the blackInstituted March 3, 1951. A commander in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled cross with ball finials and a silver gilt star in the center, eagles with outstretched wings in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with enamel details, measures 55. 4mm (w) x 73. 1mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 39. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on a neck ribbon, heavy gilt wear, enamels intact,