Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson United Republic of As part of his military

As part of his military diplomatic duties

This bag is fabricated from Hessian (called Burlap in North America)

George V (silver gilt)

3 Australian Division on November 20

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson United Republic of As part of his military(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "S JOHNSON MILANO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, marked 925 on 3 oclock arm, measuring 80. 45 mm (w) x 80. 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.