with minor tarnishing of silver
maker marked on reverse “Paulmann & Crone
engraved in running script "Clifford Luce / INVESTED / June 18/49" on the reverse
with pleasing tone
with a national colour surround and silver gilt oak leaves
Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set, In Gold, By E. Gardino Succ Cravanzola Auction with minor tarnishing of silverType I (1951 2001). In 18K Gold (!), a white enamelled cross pattee with a ball finial at the end of each arm, a five point star in the center of the cross and eagles in each quadrant, the reverse mirrors the obverse, the badge is surmounted by a large crown with red, black, green, and white enamel details, marked 750 on top of crown, measures 68. 35mm (w) x 90. 8mm (h inclusive of crown), weighs 47. 7 grams, includes the full length period sash,