Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing machine-embroidered Reichsshule für Luftaufsicht

bearing machine-embroidered Reichsshule für Luftaufsicht cyphers

unofficially marked 180 on reverse

disembarking at Brisbane

the reverse presents a standing figure holding a cornucopia in front of a burning altar with eagle representation

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Knight in Case by Johnson Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing machine-embroidered Reichsshule für LuftaufsichtInstituted March 3, 1951. In silver gilt, a white enamelled cross with eagles in each quadrant, the obverse medallion featuring a five point star, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a mural crown, measures 46. 3 mm (w) x 62. 4 mm (h), worn on a replacement ribbon, enamels intact, loss of gilt near edges, in extremely fine condition. Accompanied by a miniature in silver gilt and white enamels, and buttonhole boutonniere, both in very fine