Italy. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, 5Th Class, Knight, 1951-2001, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of 5 DE MAYO 1836

5 DE MAYO 1836

and Jubilee Medal for 70 Years of the Armed Forces

along with two photos of paintings of attacks by flying machines and airships

Constructed of silvered zinc

with all three prongs strong and fully intact on the reverse

Italy. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, 5Th Class, Knight, 1951-2001, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of 5 DE MAYO 1836Fullsize: four piece construction, silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, 44. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: two piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, unmarked, 16. 5 mm (w) x 26 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon. Intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on both, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was