Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson United Republic of George V (silver gilt)

George V (silver gilt)

A Silver Star & Bronze Star Group of Five to First Lieut Washburn

3 Australian Division on November 20

unmarked but bearing characteristics representative of Wilhelm Deumer

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson United Republic of George V (silver gilt)(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.