Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude maker marked "H BIRKS -

maker marked "H BIRKS - SON" on the reverse

The underside of the visor and neck guard are synthetic and finished in green

measuring 213 mm (w) x 277 mm (h) x 16 mm (d)

that was supposed to bring relief to the German forces trapped in the Hungarian capital

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude maker marked "H BIRKS -Institution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73