Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, III Class Commander Newly Listed Since mid-1930s they have de

Since mid-1930s they have de facto become an attempt to circumvent the ban for conscription imposed by the Treaty of Trianon and over the time it had openly become a pre-military organization under the leadership of veterans

leaving him paralyzed

marked Birks-ellis sterling

The cap is trimmed with three bands of golden-yellow Waffenfarbe piping

Civil Defence Militia

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, III Class Commander Newly Listed Since mid-1930s they have de(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. Five piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 81 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon but is missing its ties, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, dark brown dimpled exterior, inside lid in off white satin, padded and maker marked "CRAVANZOLA