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

A Rare Mid 19th Century Order of the Elephant - cloth star

We do by these Presents grant unto you the dignity of the Knight Commander of Our said Order

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

presenting light denting of the cover

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