Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive 000 military workers from Java

000 military workers from Java to Padang (Sumatra) destined to work on railway construction

was shot down eight times and was wounded three times

interior fabric hinge cover fully intact

They arrived aboard two ships on the 22nd

with red and blue embroidery

Italy, Kingdom. An Order of the Crown of Italy, II Class Grand Officer's Star Archive 000 military workers from Java(Ordine della Corona d'Italia). Instituted in 1868. Likely of Italian colonial manufacturer, featuring a unusual cast flat 8 pointed star with heavy and deep hand faceted detailing, obverse cenre with white enameled cross on Gold, with Gold crown on blue enamel centre field. reverse is plain with nickel silver pin, measuring 75. 1 mm (h) x 76. 9 mm (w), remains near extremely fine.