Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude measuring 213 mm (w) x

measuring 213 mm (w) x 277 mm (h) x 16 mm (d)

maker marked "H BIRKS - SON" on the reverse

The cover is blue with a central image of British soldiers

MISSION SAHARIENNE

spine inscribed "The Worlds Greatest War

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude measuring 213 mm (w) xInstitution Date: March 3, 1951. Grand Cross Badge in silver gilt with white enamels, with crown suspension in silver gilt with red, green, white and black enamels, measuring 55 mm (w) x 72 mm (h inclusive of its crown suspension), on period ribbon, in better than very fine condition; and Breast Star: multi piece construction, silver gilt with white enameled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, hallmarked on pin loop, measuring 73