Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Gross Set by Cravanzola, c. 1960 visually-hidden The shoulders are flanked by

The shoulders are flanked by straps constructed of black wool with field-grey wool underlays

measuring approximately 125mm x 53mm (or 5 inches x 2 inches)

Institution Date: March 1

In silver with enamels

measuring 42 mm (w) x 400 mm (l)

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Gross Set by Cravanzola, c. 1960 visually-hidden The shoulders are flanked byInstituted March 3, 1951. Type I (1951 2001). In Silver, the Grand Cross presenting a white enamel cross with eagles in each quadrant and a central five point star, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 70. 2 mm (w) x 96. 3 mm (h), marked 800 for silver fineness on ring, worn on original full length sash, enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, featuring an eight point