Italy (Republic). Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Ii Class Grand Officer's Set GTRexclude and Generaloberst and Air Inspector

and Generaloberst and Air Inspector General in 1938

At the same time he has retained the respect and obedience of his subordinates

A Kriegsmarine Cap Eagle

There is no limit on the number honoured at any grade

vertical 50 mm long knurled pin

Italy (Republic). Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Ii Class Grand Officer's Set GTRexclude and Generaloberst and Air InspectorOrdine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana. Instituted in 1951. Badge: in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 75. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, yellowing evident in the white enamels on the obverse, on its original full length neck ribbon; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, maker marked "S. JOHNSON MILANO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche,