Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold visually-hidden circumscribed by a gilt inscription

circumscribed by a gilt inscription of “DEUTSCHES ROTES KREUZ” (“GERMAN RED CROSS”) on a black enameled border

As a result of our attack on the homeland

(Friedrich-Franz-Kreuz)

the piece having been cut out of an officer's uniform

A pocket is set into the upper half of the left breast flap

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold visually-hidden circumscribed by a gilt inscription(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