Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China A Cased Lateran Cross -

A Cased Lateran Cross - Blackened bronze

on a khaki cotton base

with 25 Years Jubilee Oakleaves in silver

reverse centre with motto PRAVDA VÍTĚZÍ (Truth Prevails)

measuring 82mm

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China A Cased Lateran Cross -(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. A fantastic Grand Cross Set comprising a Grand Cross sash badge, in silver gilt, featuring a white enamel cross with a gilt five point star in the center of the cross and a ball finial at each end of each arm, with eagles in each quadrant, reverse mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a large crown of the republic, measures 70. 45mm (w) x 94. 60mm (h inclusive of crown