Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star in Gold, Commander, c.1925 Newly Listed fine enamel chipping on the

fine enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece

having seen action in the Battle of France in May 1940 and July 1944 in the Battle of Crete

He could not walk more than a few yards without feeling exhausted

a Prussian 25-Year Service for Officers

As a member of the Royal Rifles of Canada I was promoted to the acting rank of Sergeant on or about 25 Dec 41

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star in Gold, Commander, c.1925 Newly Listed fine enamel chipping on the(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A commader's badge in Gold 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 silver gilt crown, measures 50. 19 mm (w) x 79. 0 mm (h inclusive of crown), weighs 22. 2 grams, worn on a full