Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson visually-hidden and for his China service

and for his China service

a sheet metal hinge with a missing through-pin currently replaced by wire

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

brown leather strap wrapped around the prong post of the buckle and sewn to itself

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson visually-hidden and for his China serviceInstituted 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