ORDERS AND DECORATIONS
ITALY. Republic. Order of Merit Officer/Commander Neck Badge, ND (Established 1951).
55 x 74 mm. Vernon-420-422; Werlich-725. Gold rimmed white enamel cross with star at center and eagles between the arms. Suspended by a castle hanger from a 47 x 275 mm cravat in green watered silk with narrow red bands near each edge. Housed in a custom green leather case by S. Johnson, Milano/Roma.ALMOST UNCIRCULATED.
Estimate: $150