embroidered in silver wire on top of a black wool
Gold hallmarks indicate this version of the Order of Leopold manufactured during 1867-1872 period
measuring 217 mm (w) x 279 mm (h) x 6 mm (d)
with gold wash finish
obverse illustrating three graves
Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Archive embroidered in silver wire onInstituted January 18, 1914 by Victor Emmanuel III. In 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion features the raised crowned VE Cypher, encircled by a green ring bearing the date 1911 at 6 oclock, the reverse medallion presents a red enamelled field inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, measures 35. 7mm (w) x 36. 5mm (h), weighs 6. 1 grams (including ribbon), worn on original ribbon, enamels intact, remains in