Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and two Long Service Decorations

and two Long Service Decorations

These men landed on beaches Y and X

the column was re-erected at the center of Place Vendôme with a copy of the original statue on top

the wheel held in place via a grommet

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star Newly Listed and two Long Service DecorationsMulti piece construction, in silver with gold gilt and white enamels bearing a white cross on the obverse with a four birds in each quadrant, affixed with a gold star in the center of the cross, with a horizontal pinback on reverse, measuring at 70. 7mm (w) x 68. 0mm (w) and weighing 45. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.