Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Hold 1898 (Capture of Abu Hamed)

1898 (Capture of Abu Hamed)

the WM is reverse mounted

case in good condition

for maker "I

who was the Court Physician to Emperor Francis I of Austria and Freiherr von Stifft

Italy, Kingdom. An Order Of The Colonial Star Of Italy, Knight’s Cross In Gold Hold 1898 (Capture of Abu Hamed)Instituted 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