Hi Jeff and group:
I am also in the process of restoring a Mondia Special of what appears to be about the same vintage (early '70s). It does have the nice Nervex lugs and have lots of chrome. I believe it is made with Reynolds 531 tubing. Judging by my untrained eyes, the workmanship is as good if not better than other bikes of the same era.
Mine has the nice head badge but I do need seat-tube and down-tube decals, if anyone can direct me to a source. Short of that, I would appreciate high res pictures of them from other Mondia Special owners.
Respectfully,
Felix Chiu
Foster City, CA