Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order Of The Star Of Italy In Gold, Commander, C.1914 Newly Listed A little over one year

A little over one year later

the other marked "MADE IN CANADA BY BOND-BOYD" on the reverse

with the talent of a fine craftsman as well as soldier

for the 1st and 16th Infantry Battalions CEF

Some of them returned to their respective countries

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order Of The Star Of Italy In Gold, Commander, C.1914 Newly Listed A little over one year(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1868, revised in 1911. A Gold five armed white enameled cross with ball finials, obverse centre presenting the initials VE (Victor Emmanuel) on red enameled background, green enamel surround with revision date of 1911, centre reverse with AL MERITO COLONIALE in Gold on red background, marked ""B"" on the obverse of the elongated loop and on 12 o'clock arm, measuring 53. 3 mm (w) x 77 mm (h