Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Grand Cross Set with Rare Large Star, in Gold, by Cravanzola, c.1938 Newly Listed one of which has the

one of which has the ends sewn in place on the reverse

Directly below the right vent is a maker-matched decal consisting of an off-white shield bearing dual black Sig runes

staining and discolouration to exterior silk

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Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Grand Cross Set with Rare Large Star, in Gold, by Cravanzola, c.1938 Newly Listed one of which has the(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