Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity and literature that have benefited

and literature that have benefited the church

Civil Aviation Division

light soiling present on the reverse

Constructed of high quality champagne-coloured machine embroidery

marked "9" (9K Gold)

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity and literature that have benefited(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,