Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China Notes and an Index

Notes and an Index

at the end of the American Revolutionary War

reverse shows haloed Virgin Mary

maker marked with the stylized logo of “Karl Wurster”

diligently fulfills his duties for the good of the Reich and justifies the trust which has been demonstrated to him through this nomination

Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China Notes and an Index(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Commentadore). Instituted March 3rd, 1951. Type I. (c. 1960s issue). Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Greek cross with ball finals, and with eagles in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, both sides with a gilded five pointed star applied to the center, suspended from a hollow crown and large broad loop suspension from a period original neck ribbon, unmarked, marked 800 for