Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive The exact number awarded is

The exact number awarded is unknown

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

credited with having served five weeks in France with the 31st Infantry Battalion and entitled to wear the War Service Badge

000 military workers from Java to Padang (Sumatra) destined to work on railway construction

as mentioned all enamelling on Maltese cross has been replaced

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive The exact number awarded is(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.