VINTAGE & RARE WW1 WW2 ITALY ORDER OF COLONIAL MERIT COMMANDER ME in BEDFORD, Western Australia for sale

Very good condition and original Italian Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, 3rd class (Commander). Good condition 50mm high five-pointed white enamel star with gilt ball-tipped finials on laterally-pierced 26mm high gilded crown and loop suspension. The face with a circular central red enamel medallion bearing the imposed crowned cypher of King Vittorio Emanuele III within a green enamel ring dated in gilt numerals ?1911?; the reverse with a circular central red enamel medallion inscribed in gilt letters ?AL MERITO COLONIALE? (for Colonial Merit); small chip to top star point. Comes with the full length 61cm long silken neck ribbon with brass hook and eye attachment. Age patina and darkening overall. A maximum of only 20 commanders grade orders could be awarded per year between 1914 and 1943, making this a relatively rare piece.
JB Military Antiques - 945 Beaufort st, Inglewood
www.jbmilitaryantiques.com.au - I also buy all types of militaria, so if you have anything for sale, please contact me. Cash paid!