Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set, In Gold, By E. Gardino Succ Cravanzola Auction Archive 7 mm (w) x 75

7 mm (w) x 75

Instituted 13 September 1915 by King Wilhelm II

He was born on August 22

the belt measuring 40 mm x 1

accompanied by a USAF Aircrew Badge in silvered bronze with both lugs intact

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set, In Gold, By E. Gardino Succ Cravanzola Auction Archive 7 mm (w) x 75Type I (1951 2001). In 18K Gold (!), a white enamelled cross pattee with a ball finial at the end of each arm, a five point star in the center of the cross and eagles in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with red, black, green, and white enamel details, marked 750 on top of crown, measures 68. 35mm (w) x 90. 8mm (h inclusive of crown), weighs 47. 7 grams, includes the full length period sash,