Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson United Republic of "u" having been inverted by

"u" having been inverted by engraver

The jacket closes with five sets of grey-painted non-magnetic metal buttons on each flap meeting an equal number of reinforced buttonholes on the left side

The book contains 632 pages of text

Of modern manufacturing: Silver with white enamels

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson United Republic of "u" having been inverted byInstituted 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