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Auction: 25113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 849

The 1st Class Italian Order of Merit awarded to David Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie, K.T., K.C.V.O., Lord Chamberlain of the Household for Queen Elizabeth II

Italy, Republic, Order of Merit, 1st Class set of Insignia, by Cravanzola, Rome, comprising sash Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with full sash riband and in damaged case of issue

Provenance:
Lyon and Turnball, August 2025, when sold on behalf of the family.

Sold together with a note stating:

'Presented to the Lord Chamberlain by the President of Italy, State Visit 23rd/25th October 1990.'

David George Coke Patrick Ogilvy, 13th Earl of Airlie served as Lord Chamberlain of the Household from 1984-1997, the award was presented to him during the State Visit of President Francesco Cossiga of Italy, 23-25 October 1990.

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Starting price
£280