Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 certificate_of_authenticity a photograph with a handwritten

a photograph with a handwritten reverse inscription of “ARABER SETZE DIE HAFEN AN LAGER” (“ARABS SET THE PORT”)

Stuutgart) and numbered "39" on the reverse

1950s-1970s

a fine-quality example assembled c

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 certificate_of_authenticity a photograph with a handwrittenInstituted 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