Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order Of The Star Of Italy In Gold, Commander, C.1914 GTRexclude (Luftwaffe Bild)

(Luftwaffe Bild)

the obverse with a central motif of a German mark 24 stick grenade crossed with a 98k carbine bayonet

the miniature without a ribbon

he was re-routed to Russia as part of the North Russia Expeditionary Force in 1919

A clasp is awarded for each additional 10 years of qualifying service

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order Of The Star Of Italy In Gold, Commander, C.1914 GTRexclude (Luftwaffe Bild)(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1868, revised in 1911. A Gold five armed white enameled cross with ball finials, obverse centre presenting the initials VE (Victor Emmanuel) on red enameled background, green enamel surround with revision date of 1911, centre reverse with AL MERITO COLONIALE in Gold on red background, marked ""B"" on the obverse of the elongated loop and on 12 o'clock arm, measuring 53. 3 mm (w) x 77 mm (h