Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a central

the reverse bearing a central gilded silver medallion with a raised monogram of King Wilhelm I

a fine-quality example assembled c

Royal Field Artillery and was killed in action 26/09/1915

a photograph with a handwritten reverse inscription of “ARABER SETZE DIE HAFEN AN LAGER” (“ARABS SET THE PORT”)

measuring 429 mm (w) x 330 mm (h)

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set by Johnson, 1970 certificate_of_authenticity the reverse bearing a centralInstituted March 3, 1951. Type I (1951 2001). In Silver, the Grand Cross presenting a white enamel cross with eagles in each quadrant and a central five point star, the reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a large crown, measures 70. 7 mm (w) x 100. 0 mm (h), worn on original full length sash, enamels intact, light gilt wear, in extremely fine condition. The Star of the Order, featuring an eight point silver star with faceted rays, the obverse