Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Hold MILTON 1929" on the edge

MILTON 1929" on the edge

Campbell Secord")

khaki green wool/cotton blend

the reverse maker marked “HOSAEUS”

joining his brother

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Commander, C.1960 Hold MILTON 1929" on the edge(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,