San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Auction and pinned with two bronzed

and pinned with two bronzed magnetic metal rank pips

constructed of a heavy black cotton twill base

and pinned with a central eight-pointed starburst bearing a wreathed and crowned Saxe-Ernestine coat of arms

A rare and fascinating wartime Ordnungspolizei photo album

less than 5 months after it was founded

San Marino, Republic. A Military Merit Medal, III Class Bronze Grade Auction and pinned with two bronzed(Medaglia al merito militare). Instituted in 1860. In bronze, engraver marked "S. J" (Stefano Johnson of Milan) and inscribed "ANZIANITA" (Seniority) on the reverse, measuring 32. 2 mm (w) x 35. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, exhibiting spotting and light contact overall, without ribbon, better than very fine. Footnote: The Military Merit Medal was instituted on March 22, 1860 and was issued in three grades: I Class Gold