Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, V Class Knight, by Johnson Milano Hold the dragon lays on a

the dragon lays on a heavily textured gilt rock

awarded for outstanding service to the nation

the top four are in red representing each complete year of continuous service

and whilst the majority of awards were as such

the reverse presents a single screwpost with a screw plate marked Eduard

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, V Class Knight, by Johnson Milano Hold the dragon lays on aOrdine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana. Instituted in 1951. V Class Badge: in silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 63. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by its Miniature: in silver gilt with white enamels, measuring 17. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon; its Rosette: measuring 9.