ITALY, ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC

ITALY, ORDER OF MERIT OF THE ITALIAN REPUBLIC
First Class set of insignia comprising sash badge and breast star, in silver-gilt, silver and enamel, together with dress miniature and lapel stud, extremely fine, in Arturo Pozzi case of issue
Sash badge; 6.8 cm. wide; breast star; 8.1 cm. wide

Saleroom Notice
The provenance for this lot should read: ‘H.R.H The Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester (1900-1974) was invested with the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on 9 May 1958 during the State Visit of Giovanni Gronchi (1887-1975), President of Italy (1955-1962)’ and not as stated in the printed catalogue.

Pre-Lot Text
To be sold in aid of the International Red Cross, property from T.R.H. The Dukes of Gloucester