Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Cross in Gold, c.1935

(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely set comprising a Grand Cross badge in 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting the crowned cypher of Victor Emmanuel on a red enamelled disc encircled by a green enamelled ring dated 1911, the reverse in red bearing the inscription AL MERITO COLONIALE, the badge is surmounted by a large hollow crown, measures 51.9 mm (w) x 77.4 mm (h), weighs 14.4 grams, unmarked, small enamel chips, worn on original full length sash with large rosette, near extremely fine. 

The Star of the Order, in silver, a five point star of faceted rays, the star in Gold a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting the crowned cypher of Victor Emmanuel on a red enamelled disc encircled by a green enamelled ring dated 1911, the reverse bears a vertical pin assembly, cartouche of E.GARDINO SUCC. CRAVANZOLA. ROMA., measures 65.0 mm (w) x 65.0 mm (h), weighs 43.1 grams, enamel chips in green ring, light wear, very fine condition.