Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China band constructed of dark navy

band constructed of dark navy wool with silver green embroidered seven-flame grenade and black leather chin strap on front half attached on sides by silvered buttons

it provided the bulk of the 117th (Eastern Townships) Battalion

inscribed in handwritten black ink with the initials "SEF" on the underside of the front panel and "483" on the underside of the back panel

the matte silver wash retains nearly 100% of original finish

measuring approximately 112 mm (w) x 79 mm (l)

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Grand Cross Set Province of China band constructed of dark navy(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. A fantastic Grand Cross Set comprising a Grand Cross sash badge, in silver gilt, featuring a white enamel cross with a gilt five point star in the center of the cross and a ball finial at each end of each arm, with eagles in each quadrant, reverse mirrors the obverse, the cross is surmounted by a large crown of the republic, measures 70. 45mm (w) x 94. 60mm (h inclusive of crown