Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude green and silver enamels

green and silver enamels

Footnote: Alexander Townsend is confirmed on the roll for the Talavera and Albuhera clasps

with Italian emperor motto DIO ME LA DIEDE - GUARDA CHI LA TOCCA (God gave it to me

2nd pattern (c

Chobillon makers mark

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude green and silver enamelsInstitution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73