Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight, in Gold, c.1930 United Republic of measuring approximately 75 mm (w)

measuring approximately 75 mm (w) x 70 mm (l)

badge is only slightly worn

this time to the 5th Canadian Siege Battery and was taken on strength on October 28th

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

ROBERT HAAS

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight, in Gold, c.1930 United Republic of measuring approximately 75 mm (w)(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),