Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold United Republic of 1939 to August 1

1939 to August 1

good to fine

75 mm (w) x 43

Silver Merit Medal with Swords (silver

Simpson being re-designated as Category "E" (Unfit for Service in Categories A

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold United Republic of 1939 to August 1Instituted 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