Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Archive page 7216: "For conspicuous gallantry

page 7216: "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty

with large second and minute hands and a small hour hand

1 Bombing and Gunnery School at Jarvis

older issue with "Stielhenkelose" suspension

The blade sits securely within a one-piece nickel-plated alloy hilt with a hooked quillon

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Archive page 7216: "For conspicuous gallantryInstituted January 18, 1914 by Victor Emmanuel III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion features the raised crowned VE Cypher, encircled by a green ring bearing the date 1911 at 6 oclock, the reverse medallion presents a red enamelled field inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, measures 35. 7mm (w) x 36. 5mm (h), weighs 6. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, enamels intact, remains in