An Italian, Cased, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

An Italian, Cased, Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, the cased order comes with Miniature and lapel badge, all of which are in excellent condition with no damage, the Case is also in very goo condition, A lovely set.
 
The (Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana) is the most senior Italian order of merit. It was established in 1951 . The highest-ranking honour of the Republic, it is awarded for "merit acquired by the nation" in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers.