San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Hold with an oak leaf border

with an oak leaf border featuring a pair of acorns at the base

A well-preserved First World War patriotic creamer

reverse embossed (AB PROV

with slotted mustard-yellow medal beds

Second board with two rows of fine aluminum wire flanked by green embroidery on either side

San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Hold with an oak leaf border(Medaglia al merito militare). Instituted in 1860. In bronze, engraver marked "S. J" (Stefano Johnson of Milan) and inscribed "ANZIANITA" (Seniority) on the reverse, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, exhibiting spotting and light contact overall, without ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal was instituted on March 22, 1860 and was issued in three grades: I Class Gold