Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold visually-hidden topped by a length of

topped by a length of silver aluminum wire piping interwoven with dual lengths of gold bullion wire piping

measuring 63 mm (w) x 120 mm (h)

the reverse with a white enameled medallion bearing a gilt date of “1849”

the locket held firmly in place via two screws

As a result of our attack on the homeland

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold visually-hidden topped by a length of(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