Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold United Republic of two 1 devices on the

two 1 devices on the ribbon

it was noted that he was a "Good average pupil pilot

wings and boots

the exterior bearing a machine-embroidered red cotton Tyr rune

a classic Dachau-style tab in unissued and near mint condition

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold United Republic of two 1 devices on the(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