Authentic Kingdom of Italy colonial decoration with crown suspension
Key Information:
• Country: Kingdom of Italy
• Award: Colonial Order of the Star of Italy
• Italian name: Ordine Coloniale della Stella d’Italia
• Class / Grade: III Class Commander
• Established: 1911
• Material: Gilt metal with enamel
• Suspension: Royal crown suspension
• Ribbon: Neck ribbon cut on both sides
• Dimensions: approx. 76.25 mm including crown suspension x 53.20 mm
Medal Design:
Five pointed white enameled star surmounted by a royal crown denoting the Commander class
The obverse central medallion shows a crowned emblem on a red enameled field dated 1911 surrounded by a green enameled ring
The reverse bears the inscription AL MERITO COLONIALE
For condition and design details please refer to the pictures
All dimensions are approximate
Condition:
Original period piece in collectible condition
Visible enamel damage to the white enameled arms and central medallion
The neck ribbon has been cut on both sides as shown in the photographs
No repairs observed
For the condition please refer to the pictures
Historical and Collectible Significance:
The Colonial Order of the Star of Italy was instituted in 1911 to reward civil and military merit connected with Italy’s colonial administration and overseas territories
This decoration represents an important chapter of Italian colonial and pre World War I history and is sought after by collectors of Italian orders and colonial era awards
Summary:
Authentic original Colonial Order of the Star of Italy Commander Class
Not a reproduction
Despite enamel damage and a cut neck ribbon this example remains a historically important and desirable collectible
For the condition please refer to the pictures