Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Republic of from May 14 to June

from May 14 to June 19

the National Academy of Design

fine condition with several folding creases

where he was diagnosed with "Pleurisy" which incurred following a cold

mark on suspension ring “PV

Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Republic of from May 14 to June(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Commentadore). Instituted March 3rd, 1951. Type I. (c. 1960s issue). Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Greek cross with ball finals, and with eagles in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, both sides with a gilded five pointed star applied to the center, suspended from a hollow crown and large broad loop suspension from a period original neck ribbon, unmarked, marked 800 for