Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 Auction corroded blade with maker "Karl

corroded blade with maker "Karl Burgsmüller Berlin" and with the motto "Mehr sein als scheinen

5 mm (w) x 63 mm (h)

vertical needle style pinback

A lot of two German hunting association membership badges and stick pins

on loop for suspension by its correct replacement ribbon - also accompanied by a full length correct replacement ribbon

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 Auction corroded blade with maker "Karl(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi in 1951. The highest ranking honour of the