Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Auction the Battalion was absorbed into

the Battalion was absorbed into the 3rd Reserve Battalion

with “333 Inf

for actions taken on October 19

the obverse with a circular rope

Circa 1874-81

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Auction the Battalion was absorbed intoOrdine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana. Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, chipping evident in the white enamels on the cross on both sides, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, marked 800 silver, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt aluminum Italian Republic coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "S. Johnson MILANO ROMA" on