Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Officer’s Set in Gold, by Cravanzola Archive although previously broached as first

although previously broached as first class award

Instituted in 1957 (in coppered bronze

Work Camp 3368 Munich 48-11)

He is documented as being entitled to and having received the 1870 Fenian Raid clasp

VN SOLDADO EN CADA HIJO TE DIO” (WITH EACH SON HE GAVE YOU A SOLDIER)

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Officer’s Set in Gold, by Cravanzola Archive although previously broached as first(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely set comprising a neck badge in 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting the crowned cypher of Victor Emmanuel on a red enamelled disc encircled by a green enamelled ring dated 1911, the reverse in red bearing the inscription AL MERITO COLONIALE, the badge is surmounted by a large hollow crown,