ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
Grand Cross Set, 1st Class, 1st Type, instituted in 1951. Sash Badge, 100x71 mm, gilt Bronze, both sides enameled, both central medallions gilt bronze, enameled, original suspension ring and long sash. Breast Star, 84 mm, Silver with brilliant cut rays, maker`s mark "Johnson, Milano-Roma" superimposed parts gilt silver, enameled, reverse with vertical thin pin, in case of issue by "Johnson, Milano", with gilt weapon on the lid and awarding document to a Danish High Official, dated 1993 and authorization letter. Superb set! I