Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight visually-hidden surface marks and edge bruises

surface marks and edge bruises

while the reverse has an unspoiled shield-shaped medallion awaiting the addition of an owner’s monogram or initials

Badge (metal plate stamped "CHIEF / M

106 of Angolia’s book

The route had been pioneered in 1936 by Imperial Airways

Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight visually-hidden surface marks and edge bruises(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,