stamped in blue ink "M243" on the khaki cotton mesh backer
lacquered obverse
The booklet measures 151 mm x 104 mm folded shut and is in better than extremely fine condition
Croats and Slovenes)
with the signatures of the Instructor and Surgeon Examiner
Italy. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Knight, Fullsize And Miniature, In Case Auction Archive stamped in blue ink "M243"Italy (Republic); Fullsize: four piece construction, silver gilt with red, green and white enamels, unmarked, 44. 5 mm x 60 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: two piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, unmarked, 16. 7 mm x 25. 5 mm inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon. Intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on both pieces, near extremely fine. Accompanied by their 8. 5 rosette with button hole