Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Auction Archive minor contact on the enamels

minor contact on the enamels with small flakes on 12 & 3 o'clock arms

1888 and served as a Gunner aboard HMS Centurion during the China campaign

Footnote: This is a semi-official medal issued by an Israeli Second World War Veterans Association and the Israeli Ministry of Defence

1832 in Soest (western Germany)

40 mm (w) x 27

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Auction Archive minor contact on the enamels(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Badge including its Crown with a four piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt star loose on one side, scattered gilt wear, residue evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, missing its ring, with replacement ribbon,