Lucia (1916
measuring 146 mm (w) x 228 mm (h)
Looped through the middle button hole is a War Merit Cross ribbon
in gilded metal (non-magnetic)
measuring 430 mm across the shoulders x 750 mm in length
Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight United Republic of Lucia (1916(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted 1951. Three cased sets of the order: Dame (Ladies Award) in silver gilt and enamels, full size, worn on bow ribbon denoting female recipient, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a miniature on a bow ribbon. Both contained in original case of issue, green leatherette with interior maker mark Cravanzola Succ Gardino, Roma, functional clasps, very fine. Officer in silver gilt and enamels,