Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson visually-hidden white and black enamels affixed

white and black enamels affixed to its original war ribbon

situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”)

First Period (1849-1875)

2nd Design (bronze

a sheet metal hinge with a missing through-pin currently replaced by wire

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson visually-hidden white and black enamels affixedInstituted March 3, 1951. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross with eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a five point star, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a mural crown, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 4 mm (h), worn on a replacement ribbon, enamels intact, loss of gilt near edges, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and white enamels, and buttonhole boutonniere, both in very fine