Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Auction Archive “Aircrew Badges and Honor Prizes

“Aircrew Badges and Honor Prizes of the Flying Troops from 1913-1920” by Carsten Baldes

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Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Auction Archive “Aircrew Badges and Honor PrizesInstituted 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