Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic numbered 23198

numbered 23198

the announcement appearing in the Supplement to the London Gazette 36866 of Friday

city stamped with the King's bust (made in Stockholm) and date marked "P7" (1917) on the reverse

disembarking at Brisbane

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic numbered 23198Instituted 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