Original: ORDER of the ITALIAN STAR of SOLIDARITY - Third Class

Description: CONDECORATION:Order of the ITALIAN STAR of SOLIDARITY (Third Class) ITALIACreation: The Order was instituted on January 27, 1947 in the single class of "knight", making it the Republic of Italy’s oldest award, to be awarded to expatriate Italians and foreign nationals, for recognition of those who made special contributions to the reconstruction of Italy after the Second World War. Two further classes, Grand Officer and Commander, were added soon after on July 3, 1948. The Order was granted sparingly until November 24, 1978 when awards ceased. It was amended on September 21, 2001 and began to be awarded again to "Italian workers throughout the world". The Order was reconstituted on February 3, 2011, being renamed the Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Order of the Star of Italy), and expanded to five classes. It is currently awarded for the preservation and promotion of Italian national prestige abroad, promoting friendly relations and co-operation with other countries and ties with Italy.Details:Maker marked "GARDINO ROMA" on the reverse of the wreath, obverse illustrating a depiction of the Good Samaritan, reverse inscribed "ANNO MCMXLVIII" (1948) surrounded by the inscription "STELLA DELLA SOLIDARIETA ITALIANA", 57.5 mm x 78.2 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon, light contact, very good condition. In its hardshelled case of issue, gilt Italian Republic insignia affixed to the lid, maker marked "Auturo Pozzi ROMA" on the inside lid, recessed medal bed, case fine inside, regular outsideMade of:Silver GiltEnamel:NORibbon:YES: The medal was suspended from ribbon, 38-mm in width. The ribbon was green with red and white edge stripes.Diameter:38mmBox:YESCountry of Origin: ITALY>Please look images for condition

Price: 149.5 USD

Location: Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires

End Time: 2024-03-06T18:41:39.000Z

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