Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of exterior scuffed on top and

exterior scuffed on top and bottom

hallmarked twice on the reverse with a boar's head (denoting French manufacture of 900 silver

and Order of Merits for the People with Silver Rays

gilt remains on the reverse only

Italy, Republic. Two Red Cross Merit Medals United Republic of exterior scuffed on top and(Croce Rossa Italiana). Instituted in 1913. Re instituted in 1946. Includes: 1. I Class Gold Grade Merit Medal: in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 40 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon. 2. II Class Silver Grade Merit Medal: in silvered bronze, measuring 34. 3 mm (w) x 38 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scattered silvering wear, light contact, original ribbon. Together, near extremely fine.