Footnote: A similar buckle is illustrated on page 433 of "Belt Buckles & Brocades of the Third Reich
in gilt and painted pink metal (magnetic)
They are dated to August 12
Colonel GARAY's commendable achievements
constructed of silvery threads on black wool base
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star, Knight in Gold, by Cravanzola certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: A similar buckle is(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A lovely Knight in 18K Gold, a white enamelled five point star with small ball finials, the obverse medallion presenting the crowned cypher of Victor Emmanuel on a red enamelled disc encircled by a green enamelled ring dated 1911, the reverse in red bearing the inscription AL MERITO COLONIALE, measures 34. 6 mm (w) x 34. 3 mm (h), weighs 5. 05 grams, worn on original