Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude 2nd pattern (c

2nd pattern (c

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “75” for Frank & Co

within a circular laurel wreath

40 mm (w) x 27

Chobillon makers mark

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude 2nd pattern (cInstitution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73