Libya, Republic. An Order Of The Republic Star, I Class, c. 1960. visually-hidden flanked by edelweiss

flanked by edelweiss

on black nylon

in commemoration of the Battle of Mentana and the other battles that were fought to protect Rome against Garibaldi

Collar Tabs for Pay Group Officials

Breast Star and Miniature of the Order

Libya, Republic. An Order Of The Republic Star, I Class, c. 1960. visually-hidden flanked by edelweissInstituted in 1969. In bronze and orange, maroon, white, and black enamel, pin back, 63. 6 mm, enamels intact, extremely fine. Footnote: The Order of the Republic was instituted in 1969 and was awarded to heads of state for special merit to the Republic, in two grades: I Class Badge and Breast Star; and II Class Badge. Most of the medals, orders and decorations attributed to the Qaddafi era were destroyed and burned by the new revolutionary