Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 Archive with floral motifs incorporated in

with floral motifs incorporated in various locations throughout

NEW ZEALAND" and "BRITAIN"

the SMOStJ is un-named

in silver frame with iron core (magnetic)

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 Archive with floral motifs incorporated in(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi in 1951. The highest ranking honour of the