Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Cross in Gold, c.1935 Auction 1916 "for the purpose of

1916 "for the purpose of receiving a commission" and promoted to the rank of Lieutenant (1009253)

each constructed of dark green wool with a field-grey wool underlay

the Silver Medal for Bravery

usually of gold and silver

for seven years service and to be on the Army Reserve roll for an additional five years

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Cross in Gold, c.1935 Auction 1916 "for the purpose of(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely set comprising a Grand Cross 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,