Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star certificate_of_authenticity inscribed with IN FIDE SALUS

inscribed with IN FIDE SALUS (SALVATION LIES IN LOYALTY) encircled by a green-enamelled oak leaf wreath

one is marked with the Vanguard maker's insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

Early Issue Knives

the reverse inscribed in the centre with “Für Verdienst im Kriege 1914” (For Merit in War 1914)

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star certificate_of_authenticity inscribed with IN FIDE SALUSMulti piece construction, in silver with gold gilt and white enamels bearing a white cross on the obverse with a four birds in each quadrant, affixed with a gold star in the center of the cross, with a horizontal pinback on reverse, measuring at 70. 7mm (w) x 68. 0mm (w) and weighing 45. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.