Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold United Republic of measuring 34 mm (w) x

measuring 34 mm (w) x 105 mm (l)

a classic Dachau-style tab in unissued and near mint condition

two 1 devices on the ribbon

reverse inscribed in German "EHRE UND ARBEIT" (Honour and Labour) and dated "1923"

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold United Republic of measuring 34 mm (w) x(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely Knight in 18 K 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 35. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), weighs 8. 27 grams, unmarked, slight