Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy in Gold, III Class Commander, c. 1935 United Republic of and in Normandy

and in Normandy

and it was awarded to military personnel in recognition of acts of honour

He is commemorated on page 171 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance and was awarded the CVSM with Overseas Clasp and War Medal 1939-1945 posthumously

A mixed lot of four service decorations including a 1939 Iron Cross II Class

and Major Charles A

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy in Gold, III Class Commander, c. 1935 United Republic of and in Normandy(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. Of extremely high quality, crafted in Gold with red, white and green enamels, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 81 mm (h), 18. 9 grams, inclusive of its crown suspension, on a replacement full length neck ribbon, flawless enamels, near mint. Footnote: The Colonial Order of the Star of Italy was instituted on June 18, 1914 and was discontinued in 1943. It was awarded for