Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, I Class in Gold, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of including an Edelweiss cap badge

including an Edelweiss cap badge

circumscribed “Denn wir fahren gegen Engeland” (Because we are going against England)

gilt crossed swords on the centre

the medals are unnamed

Each breast features a single pleated pocket

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, I Class in Gold, Grand Cross Badge United Republic of including an Edelweiss cap badge(Ordine Coloniale Delle Stella DItalia). Instituted January 18th, 1911. Constructed of 18 karat Gold, consisting of a five pointed hollow Gold star with ball finals, on a hollow swivel crown with a pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central red enameled medallion with the monogram of Victor Emmanuel III VE in gold, surrounded by a green enameled ring bearing the date 1911 in gilt, the