Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive was shot down eight times

was shot down eight times and was wounded three times

as mentioned all enamelling on Maltese cross has been replaced

They arrived aboard two ships on the 22nd

and Canadian Machine Gun Corps General Service Cap Badge

credited with having served five weeks in France with the 31st Infantry Battalion and entitled to wear the War Service Badge

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive was shot down eight times(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Likely of Italian colonial manufacturer, featuring a unusual cast flat 8 pointed star with heavy and deep hand faceted detailing, obverse cenre with white enameled cross on Gold, with Gold crown on blue enamel centre field. reverse is plain with nickel silver pin, measuring 75. 1 mm (h) x 76. 9 mm (w), remains near extremely fine.