Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson certificate_of_authenticity reverse cross also inscribed on

reverse cross also inscribed on cross arms “DNJEPR/ DONETZ”

and with a fuller running the length of each side

A Royal Norwegian Order of St

measuring 99 mm x 44 mm

with a black embroidered number "1"

Italy, Republic. An Order of Merit, Grand Cross Breast Star by Johnson certificate_of_authenticity reverse cross also inscribed on(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, each star point with five faceted rays, maker marked "S JOHNSON MILANO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, marked 925 on 3 oclock arm, measuring 80. 45 mm (w) x 80. 55 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, extremely fine.