Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold Archive noted for producing militaria reference

noted for producing militaria reference guides)

) Badge -  Die-stamped bronze

the obverse bearing a central rightward-facing profile of a fox terrier

and civilian personnel for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievements while participating in aerial flight and foreign military personnel in actual combat in support of operations

a Correspondent/Propaganda EM’s shoulder strap

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold Archive noted for producing militaria reference(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely Knight in 18 K Gold and multi coloured enamels, featuring a five point white star with ball finials with central medallion featuring the crowned VE cypher and date 1911 below, the reverse featuring a red enamelled disc inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, surmounted by a large hollow crown, measures 35. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), weighs 8. 27 grams, unmarked, slight