Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and two Long Service Decorations

and two Long Service Decorations

These men landed on beaches Y and X

the obverse pebbled with a Stahlhelm in the centre superimposed on crossed swords within a wreath of laurel wreaths with a tied bow at the bottom

and Armed Forces units and organizations in recognition of deeds of valor or heroic conduct while in combat with the enemy

Sweeny and his rich society contacts bore the cost (over $100

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and two Long Service DecorationsMulti piece construction, in silver with gold gilt and white enamels bearing a white cross on the obverse with a four birds in each quadrant, affixed with a gold star in the center of the cross, with a horizontal pinback on reverse, measuring at 70. 7mm (w) x 68. 0mm (w) and weighing 45. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.