Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight United Republic of minor material fatigue is visible

minor material fatigue is visible and includes some wear to the wire which has partially exposed white guide threads

In silver-gilt

with a small strip in Army green rayon butting the collar and joining the two sides

she and her sister ship were forced to switch names

Italy, Duchy of Parma. A Civil Merit Order of St. Louis, Knight United Republic of minor material fatigue is visibleInstituted December 22, 1836. In 18K Gold, a delicate decoration presenting white enamel arms with multicoloured medallion depicting St. Louis, the reverse offers a three fleur de lis on a blue enamelled field, surmounted by a hollow crown, measures 43. 18mm (w) x 62. 55 mm (h), weighs 12. 43 grams including replacement ribbon, enamel damage throughout the arms and reverse medallion, a scarce decoration in very fine condition.