Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight United Republic of both of which open with

both of which open with a reinforced horizontal flap bearing a reinforced buttonhole

the reverse inscribed “MEDAILLE FÜR DEUTSCHE VOLKSPFLEGE” (“MEDAL FOR THE CARE OF THE GERMAN PEOPLE”)

Looped through the middle button hole is a War Merit Cross ribbon

with an additional smaller slit at the lower left breast flap for the accommodation of a dagger hanger

Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight United Republic of both of which open with(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted 1951. Three cased sets of the order: Dame (Ladies Award) in silver gilt and enamels, full size, worn on bow ribbon denoting female recipient, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a miniature on a bow ribbon. Both contained in original case of issue, green leatherette with interior maker mark Cravanzola Succ Gardino, Roma, functional clasps, very fine. Officer in silver gilt and enamels,