Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson visually-hidden measuring 41 mm (w) x

measuring 41 mm (w) x 40 mm (h)

on a maroon wool upper

2) A Prussian Long Service Miniature for 12 Years of Service

along with being stamped "43" above "8429" in black ink opposite the eagle insignia with "Wa

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson visually-hidden measuring 41 mm (w) x(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "S JOHNSON MILANO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, marked 925 on 3 oclock arm, measuring 80. 45 mm (w) x 80. 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.