Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1960 Newly Listed A 1939 Ostmark-Altreich-Sudetenland “May 1

A 1939 Ostmark-Altreich-Sudetenland “May 1

64 Casualty Clearing Station on November 2nd

loop creating a button hole for uniform attachment

the obverse with a central black enameled medallion bearing a gilt crowned cipher of King Ludwig III within a white enameled border in the form of a buckled belt with gilt letters reading “MERENTI” (Latin - Merit)

he would later

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1960 Newly Listed A 1939 Ostmark-Altreich-Sudetenland “May 1(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted March 3, 1951. Type I. 1951 2001 issue. A sash badge consisting of an enameled white four armed cross with ball finials in silver gilt, featuring detailed Italian eagles in each quadrant, centre exhibiting a superposed five pointed star also in silver gilt, suspending by large gilded Mural Crown with enamels details, double sided design, measuring 70. 92 mm (w) x 96. 58 mm (h inclusive crown