Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set, In Gold, By E. Gardino Succ Cravanzola Archive Scott's old ship

Scott's old ship

he states the examples known to him are unmarked

including 1st Sergt

Footnote: The Order was instituted on April 13

one faded to a sepia-tone

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set, In Gold, By E. Gardino Succ Cravanzola Archive Scott's old shipType I (1951 2001). In 18K Gold (!), a white enamelled cross pattee with a ball finial at the end of each arm, a five point star in the center of the cross and eagles in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with red, black, green, and white enamel details, marked 750 on top of crown, measures 68. 35mm (w) x 90. 8mm (h inclusive of crown), weighs 47. 7 grams, includes the full length period sash,