Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 certificate_of_authenticity Royal Field Artillery and was

Royal Field Artillery and was killed in action 26/09/1915

measuring 429 mm (w) x 330 mm (h)

1950s-1970s

Stuutgart) and numbered "39" on the reverse

the Grand Cross being added in 1933

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 certificate_of_authenticity Royal Field Artillery and wasInstituted March 3, 1951. Type I (1951 2001). In Silver, the Grand Cross presenting a white enamel cross with eagles in each quadrant and a central five point star, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 70. 7 mm (w) x 100. 0 mm (h), worn on original full length sash, enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, featuring an eight point silver star with faceted rays, the obverse