the obverse centre presents a black enamelled field with a superimposed bronze gilt center
An Award document to SS-Gruppenfuhrer und Generallutnant der Polizei Rudolf Querner
plus twenty-two Miscellaneous Nations Coat-of Arms Badges (in white metal
measuring 20 mm (w) x 148 mm (l)
a soft felt backing with brass fasteners
Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit Of The Italian Republic, V Class Knight Newly Listed the obverse centre presents a(Ordine al Merito della Repubblica Italiana). Instituted in 1951. Three piece construction, in silver with red, white, green and black enamels, gilt star on both sides, unmarked, measuring 44. 3 mm (w) x 60 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, intact enamels, oxidation evident on one of the gilt stars, original ribbon with dual prong pinback, better than very fine. Accompanied by its Rosette bearing a silvered crown, measuring 13 mm in diameter,