Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude the suspension loop maker marked

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “75” for Frank & Co

remaining always vigilant and on guard

green and silver enamels

Military 1942-1943

Footnote: Alexander Townsend is confirmed on the roll for the Talavera and Albuhera clasps

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude the suspension loop maker markedInstitution 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