Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of The collars are adorned with

The collars are adorned with collar insignia in gray embroidery with forest green piping

the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crosses swords clasp

The shaft bears an integrated clip for attachment to a frog

(1927-1941 Issue)

There are series of six belt loops along the waistline

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of The collars are adorned withInstituted 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