Order of the Colonial Star of Italy, Commander Cross
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SKU: 01.ITA.0131.105.01.000
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A Gold five armed white enameled cross with ball finials, obverse centre presenting the initials VE (Victor Emmanuel) on red enameled background, green enamel surround with revision date of 1911, centre reverse with AL MERITO COLONIALE in Gold on red background, marked ""B"" on the obverse of the elongated loop and on 12 o'clock arm, measuring 53x77mm (inclusive of its crown suspension), crazing and enamel loss evident in the red enamels on the reverse, on its original full-length neck ribbon, near extremely fine.
The Order was founded by Victor Emmanuel III, and it was primarily conferred upon the indigenous populations of Italian colonies who had rendered meritorious service and brought honour to Italy.
It was also awarded to prominent Italian nationals for exceptional service in the colonies.
Since it was meant to chiefly recognize the service of indigenous populations, the number of Italian citizens who were members of the Order could not exceed half of the total number of the allotted members for each Order grade.
This Order became obsolete in 1943, with the collapse of the Italian Empire, and was officially discontinued in 1946.
The monogram of the Victor Emmanuel III "VE" is featured in Gold on the obverse medallion of the Order grades.
The Commander grade was restricted to 20 recipients per year.
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