Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Auction Archive in turn above a manufacture

in turn above a manufacture date of “1941”

measuring 121 mm in diameter

KIA at Vimy - Private Alfred Riley Davenport

gold centre

while the SA insignia exhibits light contact and silvering wear

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Auction Archive in turn above a manufactureInstituted March 3, 1951. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross with eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a five point star, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a mural crown, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 4 mm (h), worn on a replacement ribbon, enamels intact, loss of gilt near edges, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and white enamels, and buttonhole boutonniere, both in very fine