Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold visually-hidden topped by a length of

topped by a length of silver aluminum wire piping interwoven with dual lengths of gold bullion wire piping

Each badge in an off-white

bombed streets

the locket held firmly in place via two screws

the piece having been cut out of an officer's uniform

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold visually-hidden topped by a length of(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely Knight in 18 K Gold and multi coloured enamels, featuring a five point white star with ball finials with central medallion featuring the crowned VE cypher and date 1911 below, the reverse featuring a red enamelled disc inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, surmounted by a large hollow crown, measures 35. 3 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h), weighs 8. 27 grams, unmarked, slight