Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 Hold all letters appear to be

all letters appear to be legible

He signed his Attestation Paper as a Private with the 5th Infantry Battalion

National Defense Service Medal with bronze Service Star

exhibiting scattered silvering wear and contact marks)

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 Hold all letters appear to beInstituted 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