having seen action in the Battle of France in May 1940 and July 1944 in the Battle of Crete
Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under the authority of G
a Prussian 25-Year Service for Officers
Emanating from the upper third of the shaft are dual integral loops for attachment to a dagger hanger
each constructed of brass
Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Colonial Star in Gold, Commander, c.1925 Newly Listed having seen action in the(Ordine coloniale della Stella d'Italia). Instituted in 1914, discontinued in 1943. A commader's badge in Gold featuring a five point white star with ball finials with central medallion featuring the crowned VE cypher and date 1911 below, the reverse featuring a red enamelled disc inscribed AL MERITO COLONIALE, surmounted by a large hollow silver gilt crown, measures 50. 19 mm (w) x 79. 0 mm (h inclusive of crown), weighs 22. 2 grams, worn on a full