Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1965 Auction a presentation label affixed to

a presentation label affixed to the bottom inscribed "No

35 mm x 36

British issue

A postcard (148x105mm

scattered wear in the lacquered finish

Italy, Republic. An Order Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross, By Cravanzola, C.1965 Auction a presentation label affixed to(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted March 3, 1951 by President Luigi Einaudi. Type I. (1951 2001). A sash badge consisting of an enameled white four armed cross with ball finials in silver gilt, featuring detailed Italian eagles in each quadrant, center exhibiting a superposed five pointed star also in silver gilt, suspending by large gilded Mural Crown with enamels details, reverse mirrors the obverse, measuring 70. 7mm (w) x 99.