Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude attached to the hanger bar

attached to the hanger bar via leather tabs stitched at the ends

the exterior exhibiting light crazing in the vulcanfibre pieces

The interior top of the helmet is lined with canvas

1940 - April 21

ЗА ГРАЖД

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude attached to the hanger barInstitution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73