Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Arthuro Pozzi, C.1960 Archive 000 German soldiers in the

000 German soldiers in the Falaise Pocket

Footnote: Edwin S

and the line was repeatedly cut

printed in blue ink on a white paper stock

expending most of its ammunition and returning to base having probably shot down two enemy aircraft

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Arthuro Pozzi, C.1960 Archive 000 German soldiers in the(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "ARTURO POZZI GALLERIA COLONNA12 ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 73. 5 mm (w) x 72. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the