with floral motifs incorporated in various locations throughout
with approximately 45% of its original finish remaining on the obverse
A ventilation shaft from the exterior spikes extending through the top of the interior
measuring approximately 53 mm x 20 mm (varying sizes)
NEW ZEALAND" and "BRITAIN"
Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1960 Archive with floral motifs incorporated in(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 52. 5 mm (w) x 70. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the second President of the Italian Republic, Luigi Einaudi in 1951. The highest ranking honour of the