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

noted for producing militaria reference guides)

1959 issue

and dancing

number impressed "K50" on the reverse

Distinguished Service Order and Most Excellent Order of the British Empire - Military

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