Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, III Class Commander Hold Second Charge Sec

Second Charge Sec

stated in the 1958 JOMSA Journal

Knight with War Decoration and Swords

III - Across the Atlantic

two of the three rivets securing the eagle to the wreath have been severed

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, III Class Commander Hold Second Charge Sec(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. Five piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 81 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon but is missing its ties, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, dark brown dimpled exterior, inside lid in off white satin, padded and maker marked "CRAVANZOLA