Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Officer Breast Star, by E. Gardino Cravanzola certificate_of_authenticity Leichte Infanterie-Division

Leichte Infanterie-Division

1915 in Poulton

Scattered chipping evident in the black paint on both badges

a scarce award document in near extremely fine condition

a Demjansk Shield

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, Grand Officer Breast Star, by E. Gardino Cravanzola certificate_of_authenticity Leichte Infanterie-Division(Ordine coloniale della Stella dItalia). Instituted January 18th, 1914. Constructed of silver and red, white, and green enamels, consisting of a silver breast star with five rays with six quills between the arms of the cross, with a five pointed silver gilt star with white enameled arms and ball finials superimposed on the award, a central red enameled medallion bearing the Royal Crown and Royal cypher of King Vittorio Emanuele, surrounded by a green