Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Archive a Line-Crossing Ceremony (Äquatortaufe) document

a Line-Crossing Ceremony (Äquatortaufe) document

constructed of black rayon ribbon

fraying evident on the inside lid liner

34 mm (h - inclusive of integral suspension ball)

marked “VM” and “A A” (for Vinc Mayer

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Archive a Line-Crossing Ceremony (Äquatortaufe) document(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. A fantastic Grand Cross Set comprising a Grand Cross sash badge, in silver gilt, featuring a white enamel cross with a gilt five point star in the center of the cross and a ball finial at each end of each arm, with eagles in each quadrant, reverse mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a large crown of the republic, measures 70. 8 mm (w) x 95 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension