Italy, Republic. An Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, II Class United Republic of some even depicting soldiers in

some even depicting soldiers in combat action

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he had the present diploma sent to him

Italy, Republic. An Order of the Star of Italian Solidarity, II Class United Republic of some even depicting soldiers in(Stella Della Solidarieta Italiana). Instituted January 27, 1947. Type I. Three piece construction, silver gilt, inscribed "STELLA DELLA SOLIDARIETA ITALIANA" on the reverse cartouche, 56 mm x 59 mm, elongated suspension loop with original ribbon, light contact, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. Contained in original case, black leatherette exterior with Italian insignia, interior marked 1836 JOHNSON, velvet medalbed, with original