Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson visually-hidden Devonport A/1784) was Mentioned in

Devonport A/1784) was Mentioned in Despatches by the Vice-Admiral Commanding the Eastern Mediterranean Squadron for good service in action

situated within a ribbed ring bearing an inscription of “GOTT MIT UNS” (“GOD WITH US”)

on loop for suspension from a Third Reich-period tri-fold ribbon

and for his China service

white and black enamels affixed to its original war ribbon

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson visually-hidden Devonport A/1784) was Mentioned inInstituted March 3, 1951. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross with eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a five point star, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a mural crown, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 4 mm (h), worn on a replacement ribbon, enamels intact, loss of gilt near edges, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and white enamels, and buttonhole boutonniere, both in very fine