Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Grand Cross Set with Rare Large Star, in Gold, by Cravanzola, c.1938 Auction 1944 he received the Diamonds

1944 he received the Diamonds for repelling Russian attacks during the Battle for the Narva Bridgehead

5 mm (h) inclusive of its scroll)

and very wide (65mm) fine quality original ribbon

where he was taken on strength of No

Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with ribbon bar (Marine Corps issue)

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Grand Cross Set with Rare Large Star, in Gold, by Cravanzola, c.1938 Auction 1944 he received the Diamonds(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A Grand Cross Set, comprising a sash badge, 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 51. 9 mm (w) x 76. 4 mm (h inclusive of