Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed It was initially instituted in

It was initially instituted in three classes

clip and belt loop on the reverse

770 mm (inseam)

again from the "Ensign Ainslie's Memoir": "I do not pretend to write an account of the battle of Waterloo

official WWI period issue in silver gilt

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Newly Listed It was initially instituted in(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,