Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of his condition designated as "N

his condition designated as "N

with short original neck ribbon

with the naming on both having been erased

the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crosses swords clasp

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of his condition designated as "NInstituted 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. 7 mm (w) x 100. 0 mm (h), worn on original full length sash, enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, featuring an eight point silver star with faceted rays, the obverse