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Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Grand Officer's Rosette
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Grand Officer's Rosette

Order of Merit of the Italian Republic Grand Officer's Rosette

Artifact IDMO 63.1780.1c
Object Type Pin, Lapel
Date 1951-1963
Gifter
Place MadeRome, Italy, Europe
Medium gilded and enamelled metal; textile
DimensionsOverall Diam 1/2 in (1.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionLapel pin, "Grande Ufficale Dell 'Ordine Al Merito della Republica Italiana' ." Miniature eight point star overlaid by a white enamal cross with four eagles with wings spread between the arms of the cross, wrapped in green and red striped ribbon. The Order of Merit is awarded for contributions in the fields of literature, the economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities. Presented in a green case.
Historical NoteAwarded by the Italian Government to Senator John F. Kennedy August 3, 1957.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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