Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 GTRexclude 3 combat missions for a

3 combat missions for a total of 16

on modern replacement ribbon

then admitted to No

flanked by ships and naval weaponry interwoven with arabesque designs

commanded by Brigadier General Earl Naiden and (from August 18

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 GTRexclude 3 combat missions for aInstituted March 3, 1951. Type I (1951 2001). In Silver, the Grand Cross presenting a white enamel cross with eagles in each quadrant and a central five point star, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 70. 7 mm (w) x 100. 0 mm (h), worn on original full length sash, enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, featuring an eight point silver star with faceted rays, the obverse