Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of The uppermost pockets are pleated

The uppermost pockets are pleated

mounted to a 50

the obverse featuring a German national eagle with shield over its chest showing a red painted background and a white horse (Saxon Steed)

The breeches measure approximately 42 cm across the waist

Glenn with a strength of 29 officers and 768 other ranks

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Republic of The uppermost pockets are pleated(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. 8 mm (w) x 95 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension