Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Grand Cross Set with Rare Large Star, in Gold, by Cravanzola, c.1938 Auction obverse engraved "F

obverse engraved "F

with years “1935/36”

and very wide (65mm) fine quality original ribbon

5 mm (h) inclusive of its scroll)

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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 Auction obverse engraved "F(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