An Italian Republic Order of Merit; Commander with Case

Cross: three-piece construction, silver gilt with red, green and white enamels, marked "800" (silver) and hallmarked on the loop, 56 mm x 77 mm, on full-length original neck ribbon; Breast Star: three-piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, marked "800" (silver) and hallmarked on the reverse, 74.5 mm x 74.5 mm, vertical pinback; Miniature: two-piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, marked "800" (silver) and hallmarked on the reverse, 20 mm x 20 mm, original ribbon; and Rosette: silver gilt with white enamels, 9 mm x 9 mm, mounted to a 13 mm red and green embroidered rosette. Intact enamels, red residue on the reverse of the breast star, extremely fine. In their hardshelled case of issue, lightly soiled medal bed, scuffed exterior, separated hinge, case fine.