Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 Republic of Each epaulette measures 120 mm

Each epaulette measures 120 mm (w) x 180 mm (h) x 100 mm (d) inclusive of its fringe

the reverse bearing an engraved inscription of “100 JAHRE SCHÜTZENLUST LINGEN 1937” (“100 YEARS OF SHOOTING PLEASURE LINGEN 1937”)

presenting light denting of the cover

We do by these Presents grant unto you the dignity of the Knight Commander of Our said Order

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 Republic of Each epaulette measures 120 mmInstitution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73