Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of swastika and edges are polished

swastika and edges are polished

and Order of Merits for the People with Silver Rays

gilt remains on the reverse only

They also show the countryside

the swords previous attached to the ribbon having been lost to time as evidenced by the hole on the ribbon

Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of swastika and edges are polished(Croce Rossa Italiana). Instituted in 1913. Re instituted in 1946. Includes: 1. I Class Gold Grade Merit Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon. 2. II Class Silver Grade Merit Medal: in silvered bronze, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered silvering wear, light contact, original ribbon. Together, near extremely fine.