Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity with conjoining bar between every

with conjoining bar between every ray creating an oval shape

(Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuz Ordensband)

The division continued on anti-partisan duty until the Armistice between Italy and Allied armed forces of September 8

Dated August 1st on obverse

and literature that have benefited the church

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 certificate_of_authenticity with conjoining bar between every(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Badge including its Crown with a four piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 55. 5 mm (w) x 77. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, gilt star loose on one side, scattered gilt wear, residue evident on the white enamelled arms on both sides, missing its ring, with replacement ribbon,