Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Archive measuring 38 mm x 53

measuring 38 mm x 53

in silver with a GOLD and enamelled centrepiece

only minor contact to enamels

followed by the Casualty Roll for Crimea

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Archive measuring 38 mm x 53Instituted January 18, 1914 by Victor Emmanuel III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion features the raised crowned VE Cypher, encircled by a green ring bearing the date 1911 at 6 oclock, the reverse medallion presents a red enamelled field inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, measures 35. 7mm (w) x 36. 5mm (h), weighs 6. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, enamels intact, remains in