Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set C. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity Ritterkreuz Miniatur in Gold)

Ritterkreuz Miniatur in Gold)

to the 74th Regiment of Foot - PYRENEES

constructed of slightly curved iron sheet metal

two with a push pin

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set C. 1950 certificate_of_authenticity Ritterkreuz Miniatur in Gold)Instituted March 3, 1951. A Grand Cross badge in silver gilt featuring a white enamel cross with ball finials and an eagle in each quadrant, a central five point star sits atop the cross, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown depicting turrets, marked 800 and 58 MI denoting Milano manufacture between 1944 1968, measures 70. 6mm (w) x 101. 9mm (h inclusive of integral ring atop crown suspension), weighs 56. 7 grams,