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

silver gilt and enamels)

a very scarce early version of the Iron Cross 1st Cl

at Stammkompanie/Grenadier-Ersatz-Bataillon 376 (Grenadier Replacement Battalion 376) and was sworn in on 7 September 1943

a General Service Cap Badge (in gilt metal

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