(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Badge including its Crown with a four-piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 55.5 mm (w) x 77.5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt star loose on one side, scattered gilt wear, residue evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, missing its ring, with replacement ribbon, very fine.
Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was instituted in 1951 and is issued in five grades: I Class Grand Cross, II Class Grand Officer, III Class Commander, IV Class Officer and V Class Knight.

