Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China Footnote: These medals are presented

Footnote: These medals are presented by the Imperial Sea Disaster Rescue Society and are entirely unofficial but are frequently mistaken for national awards

reverse shows haloed Virgin Mary

A red leatherette exterior featuring the Montenegrin coat of arms

diligently fulfills his duties for the good of the Reich and justifies the trust which has been demonstrated to him through this nomination

maker marked with the stylized logo of “Karl Wurster”

Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China Footnote: These medals are presented(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana, Commentadore). Instituted March 3rd, 1951. Type I. (c. 1960s issue). Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a white enameled Greek cross with ball finals, and with eagles in the quadrants between the arms of the cross, both sides with a gilded five pointed star applied to the center, suspended from a hollow crown and large broad loop suspension from a period original neck ribbon, unmarked, marked 800 for