Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed a fine eight-pointed faceted star

a fine eight-pointed faceted star in silver gilt

clip and belt loop on the reverse

The reverse ricasso is lightly marked

official WWI period issue in silver gilt

770 mm (inseam)

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed a fine eight-pointed faceted star(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Badge including its Crown with a four piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt star loose on one side, scattered gilt wear, residue evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, missing its ring, with replacement ribbon,