Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Lawrence Russ Harlow was

Footnote: Lawrence Russ Harlow was born on August 7

with a black embroidered number "1"

and with a fuller running the length of each side

circumscribed “Reichsnährstand Landesbauernschaft Westfalen”

reverse cross also inscribed on cross arms “DNJEPR/ DONETZ”

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: Lawrence Russ Harlow was(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "S JOHNSON MILANO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, marked 925 on 3 oclock arm, measuring 80. 45 mm (w) x 80. 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.