Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive was shot down eight times

was shot down eight times and was wounded three times

measuring 78 mm (w) x 150 mm (h)

Six years after his death

and was awarded the Serbian Order of Karageorge

and Canadian Machine Gun Corps General Service Cap Badge

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive was shot down eight times(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Likely of Italian colonial manufacturer, featuring a unusual cast flat 8 pointed star with heavy and deep hand faceted detailing, obverse cenre with white enameled cross on Gold, with Gold crown on blue enamel centre field. reverse is plain with nickel silver pin, measuring 75. 1 mm (h) x 76. 9 mm (w), remains near extremely fine.