Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star of Italy, Knight Province of China hallmarked and marked "GF" (Gold-filled)

hallmarked and marked "GF" (Gold-filled) on the reverse

the chain measuring approximately 185 mm in length

A straight armed cross paty with slightly concave ends to the arm

hallmarked and marked "SILVER" on the reverse

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star of Italy, Knight Province of China hallmarked and marked "GF" (Gold-filled)(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. In silver gilt, 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 painted ring dated 1911, the reverse in red bearing the inscription AL MERITO COLONIALE, the badge is surmounted by a large hollow crown, measures 34. 8 mm (w) x 35. 6 mm (h), worn