Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson United Republic of 0-428" with a handwritten list

0-428" with a handwritten list in black ink of those in the photograph

unworn badge in mint condition

affixed to a 25 mm-long magnetic metal bar with a horizontal pinback

later attaining the rank of Corporal

It was frequently worn by Ethiopian sovereigns

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson United Republic of 0-428" with a handwritten listInstituted 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