Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Hold 35 mm (w) x 47

35 mm (w) x 47

having served his country in Canada

9 mm x 54 mm inclusive of its crown suspension

known as the Old and New Mines

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Hold 35 mm (w) x 47Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana. Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the cross on both sides, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, marked 800 silver, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt aluminum Italian Republic coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "S. Johnson MILANO ROMA" on