Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson Auction A Gold eight-armed Maltese cross

A Gold eight-armed Maltese cross with white and red enamels

chipping evident in the blue enamels on both)

members of the Milizia Volontaria per la Sicurezza Nazionale (National Security Volunteer Militia) were given the right to wear the medal and by Royal Decree No

Second Restoration Period 1816-1830

each with its own safety pin attachment

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson Auction A Gold eight-armed Maltese crossInstituted March 3, 1951. A commander in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled cross with ball finials and a silver gilt star in the center, eagles with outstretched wings in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with enamel details, measures 55. 4mm (w) x 73. 1mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 39. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on a neck ribbon, heavy gilt wear, enamels intact,