Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Buy Now Cross of Simon Petliura (in

Cross of Simon Petliura (in silvered bronze with black enamels

numbered "116167" and inscribed "PENALTY FOR MISUSE 500 DOLLARS OR SIX MONTHS IMPRISONMENT" on the reverse

including a veterans organization badge

is constructed of magnetic metal and re-painted

Footnote: Charles W

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Buy Now Cross of Simon Petliura (in(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Three piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, oxidation evident on one of the gilt stars, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, better than very fine. Accompanied by its Rosette bearing a silvered crown, measuring 13 mm in diameter,