Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson certificate_of_authenticity Order of Military Merit -

Order of Military Merit - In bronze gilt and enamels

the revere bearing a central wreathed inscription of “FÜR TAPFERKEIT UND TREUE” (“FOR BRAVERY AND LOYALTY”)

MANBAHADUR RAI

6mm (including suspension)

Michael: A final letter from Michael to his family (208x330mm

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander And Case By S. Johnson certificate_of_authenticity Order of Military Merit -Instituted March 3, 1951. A commander in silver gilt, featuring a white enamelled cross with ball finials and a silver gilt star in the center, eagles with outstretched wings in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with enamel details, measures 55. 4mm (w) x 73. 1mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), weighs 39. 0 grams (including ribbon), worn on a neck ribbon, heavy gilt wear, enamels intact,