Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China In a few minutes

In a few minutes

This otherwise highly presentable piece is in an overall near extremely fine condition

36 mm x 78 mm

the reverse of both retaining butterfly attachment clips

Fleet Marine Force (FMF)

Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China In a few minutes(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