Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set with Star in Gold, by Cravanzola GTRexclude with the outer rim of

with the outer rim of the medallion bearing a gilt inscription of “VIRIBUS UNITIS” (“WITH UNITED FORCES”)

is neatly lined from end-to-end with pink woven “Waffenfarbe” piping that continues down the length of the breast flaps

extremely sharp

measures 135mm (w) x 270mm (h) x 45mm (d)

other than that near mint condition

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set with Star in Gold, by Cravanzola GTRexclude with the outer rim of(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Commentadore). Instituted March 3rd, 1951. A Grand Cross Set in Case, comprising the Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled cross with eagles in each quadrant, a five point star in the center of the cross, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a crown with white, red, green and black painted accents, measures 70. 4mm (w) x 94. 9 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), worn on full