Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of consisting of an oval oak

consisting of an oval oak leaf

The collars are adorned with collar insignia in gray embroidery with forest green piping

The shaft bears an integrated clip for attachment to a frog

the twelve o’clock arm bearing a crosses swords clasp

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 United Republic of consisting of an oval oakInstituted 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