Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity Commander Grand Cross (1st Class)

Commander Grand Cross (1st Class)

A scarce badge

When the Emperor

most of which has faded with time

then saw his final promotion

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity Commander Grand Cross (1st Class)Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana. Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the cross on both sides, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, marked 800 silver, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt aluminum Italian Republic coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "S. Johnson MILANO ROMA" on