Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Archive the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei

the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/35” for maker Wächtler & Lange

featuring a handwritten signature of Generalleutnant Friedrich Materna

silver gilt and enamels)

a General Service Cap Badge (in gilt metal

including a small handwritten note from Unfried

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Archive the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, marked "800" (silver) and "958 MI"(silversmith registration number and made in Milano) on the loop, measuring 55. 8 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order