Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Auction Archive The courage and devotion to

The courage and devotion to duty displayed during these flights are worthy of commendation

the Princess Sirindhorn to the Title of Princess Maha Chakri (Princess Royal) 1977 (silver

well produced in bronze gilt and blue enamelling

when a direct hit by an enemy shell on the ammunition storage killed most of the gun crew including two Cobourg men

the reverse with central medallion with date of 1864-1914 on a white enameled background

Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Auction Archive The courage and devotion to(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Commentadore). Instituted March 3rd, 1951. Type I. (c. 1960s issue). Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Greek cross with ball finals, and with eagles in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, both sides with a gilded five pointed star applied to the center, suspended from a hollow crown and large broad loop suspension from a period original neck ribbon, unmarked, marked 800 for