Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 GTRexclude original long service ribbon)

original long service ribbon)

Page 3 states that the boy Achatz from the district of Hessen-Nassau (13) came in third in the 400 meter sprint

the obverse bears the relief profile of William T

flanked by ships and naval weaponry interwoven with arabesque designs

commanded by Brigadier General Earl Naiden and (from August 18

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 GTRexclude original long service ribbon)Instituted March 3, 1951. Type I (1951 2001). In Silver, the Grand Cross presenting a white enamel cross with eagles in each quadrant and a central five point star, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 70. 7 mm (w) x 100. 0 mm (h), worn on original full length sash, enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, featuring an eight point silver star with faceted rays, the obverse