Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 United Republic of some gilt loss

some gilt loss

2 Clasps - STALINGRAD

42 Casualty Clearing Station

1969 and while taking the course

A Red Eagle Order Silver Medal

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 United Republic of some gilt loss(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