for air crew members flying gas over the Himalayan Mountains into China
in gilt and painted pink metal (magnetic)
constructed of silvery threads on black wool base
The Regiment proceeded to Quetta in 1942 and in May 1943 until the end of the war
They are dated to August 12
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold, by Cravanzola certificate_of_authenticity for air crew members flying(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely Knight 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, measures 34. 6 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h), weighs 5. 05 grams, worn on original