Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight, C.1955 Auction unmarked as is typical with

unmarked as is typical with this type

mounted to a medal bar with period original ribbons

wear evident on the exterior covering

A certificate (105x133mm) stating that Harthaus

with the young O'Kelly suffering a bout of Influenza in 1918

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight, C.1955 Auction unmarked as is typical with(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Three piece construction, in silver gilt with white enamels, the crown suspension in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 44. 7 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second