Italy - Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Boxed

Republic: Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set in Autoro Pozzi, Roma, Galleria Collona 12, fitted case of issue, sash badge and breast star both in silver, rare in this grade. Condition: no damage Very Fine, case scuffed in places. The Order was founded on 3 March 1951 to be awarded to those who render notable service to the Italian Republic and is open equally to Italian and non-Italian citizens.