Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Republic of Footnote: The Silver Star Medal

Footnote: The Silver Star Medal is the United States Armed Forces' third-highest military decoration for valor in combat

mark on suspension ring “PV

He also had served previously with the 8th Royal Rifles of Canada for one year

composed of a insert sleeve that houses the hardshelled case with clock

Bronze gilt with navy blue enamels

Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Republic of Footnote: The Silver Star Medal(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