Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China the upper right quadrant bearing

the upper right quadrant bearing a handwritten dedication from the group to Charles Donald in the name of Jagdgeschwader 1

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Legion was equipped by the Italians and also trained in Italy

Italy, Republic. An Order of Military Merit of the Italian Republic, III Class Commander, c.1965 Province of China the upper right quadrant bearing(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