Italy, Republic. An Order of the Star of Italian Solidary, II Class Auction and overlaid by a banner

and overlaid by a banner bearing an inscription of “MITT GOT FÜR KOENIG UND VATERLAND” (“WITH GOD FOR KING AND FATHERLAND”)

with repair evident to the crotch and select few small holes in the obverse of the fabric

CAPE COLONY (3339 S

obverse centre presenting a double-K monogram in Gold

Italy, Republic. An Order of the Star of Italian Solidary, II Class Auction and overlaid by a bannerInstituted January 27, 1947. Type II (2001 2011). In silver gilt, a green and white enamelled star with blue enamel inscription ring, surrounded by a laurel and oak leaf wreath, plain reverse, measures 51 mm (w) x 53 mm (h), marked 925 silver on the reverse, worn on a full length neck ribbon, enamels intact, light gilt wear, very fine.