Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, I Class in Gold, Grand Cross Badge visually-hidden 10 mm (h - inclusive

10 mm (h - inclusive of crown)

measuring 203 mm (w) x 281 mm (h) x 21 mm (d)

obverse featuring the left facing effigy of Queen Victoria surrounded by the inscription VICTORIA REGINA

A matching and original hanger is secured in place

with details indicating enlargement from a smaller period photograph

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, I Class in Gold, Grand Cross Badge visually-hidden 10 mm (h - inclusive(Ordine Coloniale Delle Stella DItalia). Instituted January 18th, 1911. Constructed of 18 karat Gold, consisting of a five pointed hollow Gold star with ball finals, on a hollow swivel crown with a pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central red enameled medallion with the monogram of Victor Emmanuel III VE in gold, surrounded by a green enameled ring bearing the date 1911 in gilt, the