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Gilt-edged white enamel Greek cross with gilt ball-tipped finials, an eagle with outstretched wings between each arm, on elaborate suspension in the form of a castellated wall with three towers, green, white and red ‘jewels’ at the base; the face with a five-pointed gilt star imposed centrally; the reverse identical; with buttonhole rosette; on original ribbon mounted for wear in the French style; in original fitted embossed case of issue by Stefano Johnson of Milan.
The Order was founded on 3 March 1951 to be awarded to those who render notable service to the Italian Republic and is open equally to Italian and non-Italian citizens.
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