Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Archive stamped “TZ”

stamped “TZ”

the reverse with a Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) logo and code “M1/35” for maker Wächtler & Lange

7) Next to the certificate of ownership for the Master Marksman Badge Förster also received a certificate of ownership for the HJ Proficiency Badge in Silver which he got on February 4

a General Service Cap Badge (in gilt metal

including a small handwritten note from Unfried

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, Iii Class Commander, C.1955 Archive stamped “TZ”(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. In silver gilt with red, white, green and black enamels, marked "800" (silver) and "958 MI"(silversmith registration number and made in Milano) on the loop, measuring 55. 8 mm (w) x 74. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of Merit of the Italian Republic was founded as the senior order