Badge (metal plate stamped "CHIEF / M
with only a few characters still legible
while the reverse has an unspoiled shield-shaped medallion awaiting the addition of an owner’s monogram or initials
A lot of 11 medal ribbon bars
The route had been pioneered in 1936 by Imperial Airways
Italy, Republic. Three Orders of Merit of the Italian Republic, Dame, Officer and Knight visually-hidden Badge (metal plate stamped "CHIEF(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted 1951. Three cased sets of the order: Dame (Ladies Award) in silver gilt and enamels, full size, worn on bow ribbon denoting female recipient, enamels intact, very fine. Accompanied by a miniature on a bow ribbon. Both contained in original case of issue, green leatherette with interior maker mark Cravanzola Succ Gardino, Roma, functional clasps, very fine. Officer in silver gilt and enamels,