Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 United Republic of A medieval version was used

A medieval version was used during the Crusades to assemble English crossbow men on deck for an attack

with a lined recessed medal bed

and Victory Medal (467483 PTE

five-sided suspension ribbon

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 United Republic of A medieval version was used(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, green, black and white enamels, unmarked, measuring 56 mm x 76. 8 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping and repair evident in the white enamels on the arm at 6 o'clock on both sides, replacement full length neck ribbon, fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the