Italy, Republic. A Lot Of Four Medals & Awards GTRexclude with plain crossguard

with plain crossguard

the same type used on both the shoulder straps and along the edges of the collar

chipping and repair evident on the red glass cabochons

5th Class - Multi-piece construction

partially enameled crown

Italy, Republic. A Lot Of Four Medals & Awards GTRexclude with plain crossguardCommemorative Cross for Operations in Afghanistan (in silvered bronze, measuring 40. 7 mm (w) x 50 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced suspension, original ribbon); Merit Medal for Long Service in Command of the Financial Guard, I Class, Gold Grade (in bronze gilt, measuring 34. 8 mm (w) x 40. 5 mm (h), inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon); Merit Medal for Long Service in Command of the Financial Guard, II Class, Silver Grade