Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Auction Archive She was almost immediately targeted

She was almost immediately targeted by aircraft from Akagi and Kaga

from Wolfgang”

measuring 121 mm in diameter

- With toned silver frame

“Norway” embroidered cloth (4)

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Auction Archive She was almost immediately targetedInstituted March 3, 1951. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross with eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a five point star, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a mural crown, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 4 mm (h), worn on a replacement ribbon, enamels intact, loss of gilt near edges, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and white enamels, and buttonhole boutonniere, both in very fine