Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, V Class Knight, by Johnson Milano visually-hidden excellent quality overall and rare

excellent quality overall and rare combination of awards

constructed of wool and machine-embroidery in various colours

An example of a third reich period manufacture “Eisernes Kreuz 1939 2

flanked on each side by four acorns and sun rays with dual acorns

The division would not be fully equipped until the end of January 1944

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, V Class Knight, by Johnson Milano visually-hidden excellent quality overall and rareOrdine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana. Instituted in 1951. V Class Badge: in silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 63. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature: in silver gilt with white enamels, measuring 17. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon; its Rosette: measuring 9.