Italy, Duchy Of Parma. A Civil Merit Order Of St.louis, Knight Third Class, C.1860 United Republic of The eagle does not appear

The eagle does not appear original to the cap

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a crack fully surrounding the middle of the handle grip

along with an adjustable length cloth strap attached to the left end with dual snap closure

consisting of an eagle

Italy, Duchy Of Parma. A Civil Merit Order Of St.louis, Knight Third Class, C.1860 United Republic of The eagle does not appearNon Crowned Version. In a silver 4 multifaceted armed star, gold crest centre pieces on both obverse and reverse, white enamelled arms with finely detailed red, blue, white enameled centres, typical French style ring, silver hallmarked with right facing eagles head, measuring 45 mm (w) x 46. 8 mm (h including integral horizontally pierced ball suspension), cross has taken a curved shape from wear, minor enamel cracking and flaking to white arms,