Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude spine inscribed "The Worlds Greatest

spine inscribed "The Worlds Greatest War

III Class Bronze Grade Medal (in bronze gilt

that was supposed to bring relief to the German forces trapped in the Hungarian capital

with blue cloth base

maker marked "H BIRKS - SON" on the reverse

Italy, Republic. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Officer’s Set by S,Johnson C. 1960 GTRexclude spine inscribed "The Worlds GreatestInstitution 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