Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight visually-hidden while the reverse has an

while the reverse has an unspoiled shield-shaped medallion awaiting the addition of an owner’s monogram or initials

surface marks and edge bruises

The handle is in jet black celluloid with seven recessed rows which are wrapped in a single row of twisted nickel-plated wire

3 Canadian Casualty Clearing Station with a bout of Influenza

Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight visually-hidden while the reverse has an(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,