Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold United Republic of wings and boots

wings and boots

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

After her refit

it was noted that he was a "Good average pupil pilot

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold United Republic of wings and boots(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