Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Gross Set by Cravanzola, c. 1960 Auction Archive the base displays a heraldic

the base displays a heraldic shield of Castile

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sewn in place to the spine sleeve are six red cotton loops with nickel-plated metal rings tied to them for suspension

with moderate oxidation throughout the core

in bronze and gold

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Gross Set by Cravanzola, c. 1960 Auction Archive the base displays a heraldicInstituted 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