Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Archive especially in (the) back

especially in (the) back

moderate wearing surface

the medal sent to his wife for "safekeeping"

measuring 80 mm (w) x 86 mm (h)

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Archive especially in (the) back(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Three piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, oxidation evident on one of the gilt stars, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, better than very fine. Accompanied by its Rosette bearing a silvered crown, measuring 13 mm in diameter,