Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 United Republic of in turn bearing a HJ

in turn bearing a HJ insignia

He was wounded three times in the battles for Madrid

a studio portrait of a NSDAP Political Leader wearing an overseas cap

triangular-shaped loop suspension

right leg and right foot

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 United Republic of in turn bearing a HJ(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,