Italy, Republic. Two Awards Archive slight enamel flaking in few

slight enamel flaking in few places

(for 25 Years of Service)

Schwarz was regarded as an able administrator who generally kept out of party politics

this warrant shall terminate

the Viennese Court girded itself for the ball season

Italy, Republic. Two Awards Archive slight enamel flaking in fewIncludes: 1. Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, V Class Knight (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Fullsize: four piece construction, in silver gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 60. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, extremely fine; and Miniature: two piece construction, in silver gilt, measuring 16. 5 mm (w) x 27. 5 mm