★ Awarded to Dr D.S. Stefanopoulos, President of Greece ★

Italy, Order of Merit of the Italian Republic, Grand Cross, pre-2001 type, in original box, with award certificate.

The highest-ranking honour of the Republic, it is awarded for "merit acquired by the nation" in the fields of literature, the arts, economy, public service, and social, philanthropic and humanitarian activities and for long and conspicuous service in civilian and military careers.

Awarded to Dr D.S. Stefanopoulos, President of Greece (1995-2005).

Extremely fine.