Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Cross in Gold, c.1935 GTRexclude 75 mm (w) x 46

75 mm (w) x 46

Brass & fire gilt

an unusual and high-quality commemorative piece in very fine condition

encountering "difficulty swallowing

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Cross in Gold, c.1935 GTRexclude 75 mm (w) x 46(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely set comprising a Grand Cross badge in 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting the crowned cypher of Victor Emmanuel on a red enamelled disc encircled by a green enamelled ring dated 1911, the reverse in red bearing the inscription AL MERITO COLONIALE, the badge is surmounted by a large hollow crown,