Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight, in Gold, c.1930 United Republic of badge is only slightly worn

badge is only slightly worn

Fasces within a Wreath above "137": in gold-coloured bullion wire

Footnote: Air Observers would be designated "Navigators" today

that he was Married and that his trade was that of Storekeeper

2004 in Kingston

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight, in Gold, c.1930 United Republic of badge is only slightly worn(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A beautiful knight, in 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 40. 8 mm (w) x 39 mm (w), weighs 10. 04 grams (including ribbon),