Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "MJV"

maker marked "MJV"

and measuring 10 mm (w) x 10 mm (h)

Footnote: Joseph Wilson was born on June 24

one is marked with the Vanguard maker's insignia and marked "STERLING" on the reverse

As a descendant of John Bickford

Italy, Republic. An Order Of Merit, Commander's Star certificate_of_authenticity maker marked "MJV"Multi piece construction, in silver with gold gilt and white enamels bearing a white cross on the obverse with a four birds in each quadrant, affixed with a gold star in the center of the cross, with a horizontal pinback on reverse, measuring at 70. 7mm (w) x 68. 0mm (w) and weighing 45. 0 grams, in extremely fine condition.