Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, III Class Commander GTRexclude a 40-Year Long Civil Service

a 40-Year Long Civil Service Cross

surface oxidation evident on the Queen's jaw on the reverse

inscribed "By Order of the Military Government

The CAS was in Vancouver being refurbished for a projected run on Broadway when the Department of National Defence decided to split the troupe into five units to be sent overseas

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, III Class Commander GTRexclude a 40-Year Long Civil Service(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. Five piece construction, in bronze gilt with red, white and green enamels, measuring 49. 5 mm (w) x 81 mm (h) inclusive of its crown suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon but is missing its ties, intact enamels, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, dark brown dimpled exterior, inside lid in off white satin, padded and maker marked "CRAVANZOLA