Italy. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, 5Th Class, Knight, 1951-2001, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of 5 mm (h) enameled ribbon

5 mm (h) enameled ribbon bar with button hole attachment)

They had slightly different names and the regiments assigned were different

the son of John Magee and Jane Morris

WWII Brazilian Expeditionary Force Cross - Blackened bronze

Italy. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, 5Th Class, Knight, 1951-2001, Fullsize And Miniature United Republic of 5 mm (h) enameled ribbonFullsize: four piece construction, silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, unmarked, 44. 5 mm (w) x 59 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon; and Miniature: two piece construction, silver gilt with white enamels, unmarked, 16. 5 mm (w) x 26 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, original ribbon. Intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on both, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was