Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 Republic of With a slight imprint on

With a slight imprint on the reverse of where a paperclip once rested

front cover entitled "GASOLINE LICENCE and RATION COUPON BOOK"

Maryland National Guard Guard State Service Cross (bronze

Van Wielik La Haye”

Each epaulette measures 120 mm (w) x 180 mm (h) x 100 mm (d) inclusive of its fringe

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 Republic of With a slight imprint onInstitution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73