Italy. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, 5Th Class, Knight, 1951-2001, Fullsize And Miniature Auction Archive measuring 106 mm wide x

measuring 106 mm wide x 800 mm in length

24 General Etaples on June 4th

(Eisernes Kreuz 1939 I

The white enamelled face has bold numerals in black

engraver marked "HOSAEUS" on the obverse

Italy. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, 5Th Class, Knight, 1951-2001, Fullsize And Miniature Auction Archive measuring 106 mm wide xFullsize: four piece construction, silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, 44. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: two piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, unmarked, 16. 5 mm (w) x 26 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon. Intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on both, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was