Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Arthuro Pozzi, C.1960 Auction Archive ending on the narrow end

ending on the narrow end with a metallic hook for attaching them to a uniform

vertical textured design on the front with a Parachutist Badge placed in the centre

the outside lid embossed “Bordfunkerabzeichen (Flieger-Schützenabzeichen)” in golden lettering

His body was returned to his native Morrisburg

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Arthuro Pozzi, C.1960 Auction Archive ending on the narrow end(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "ARTURO POZZI GALLERIA COLONNA12 ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 73. 5 mm (w) x 72. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the