Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Archive followed by the Casualty Roll

followed by the Casualty Roll for Crimea

there is some oxidation evident to the casing

The blade sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon

older issue with "Stielhenkelose" suspension

only minor contact to enamels

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Archive followed by the Casualty RollInstituted January 18, 1914 by Victor Emmanuel III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion features the raised crowned VE Cypher, encircled by a green ring bearing the date 1911 at 6 oclock, the reverse medallion presents a red enamelled field inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, measures 35. 7mm (w) x 36. 5mm (h), weighs 6. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, enamels intact, remains in