Italy. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight, Fullsize and Miniature, in Case
Italy (Republic); Fullsize: four-piece construction, silver gilt with red, green and white enamels, unmarked, 44.5 mm x 60 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: two-piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, unmarked, 16.7 mm x 25.5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon. Intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on both pieces, near extremely fine. Accompanied by their 8.5 rosette with button hole attachment, in their hardshelled case of issue, hunter green synthetic exterior, gilt Italian Republic coat-of-arms affixed to the lid, lightly soiled dual recessed medal bed, scuffing evident on the exterior, case very fine.

