Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude 40 mm (w) x 27

40 mm (w) x 27

Footnote: Alexander Townsend is confirmed on the roll for the Talavera and Albuhera clasps

within a circular laurel wreath

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “75” for Frank & Co

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude 40 mm (w) x 27Institution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73