Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Arthuro Pozzi, C.1960 Auction Archive his unit later landing at

his unit later landing at Utah Beach on June 10

a shell-like design in the centre at the base of the tablet

along the Wound Badge in Black

4272" on the edge

41  -In silvered zinc

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, I Class Grand Cross Star, By Arthuro Pozzi, C.1960 Auction Archive his unit later landing at(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 "ARTURO POZZI GALLERIA COLONNA12 ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 73. 5 mm (w) x 72. 2 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order of knighthood by the