Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, I Class in Gold, Grand Cross Badge Newly Listed Prisoner of War in Egypt

Prisoner of War in Egypt - This fascinating lot of items belonged to German Paratrooper Karl Roder

due to the rugged nature of the country

the point of the arrow protruding into a banner above inscribed "MEISTER" (Master)

he noted swelling of (his) back and has remained that way ever since

Italy, Kingdom. A Colonial Order of the Star of Italy, I Class in Gold, Grand Cross Badge Newly Listed Prisoner of War in Egypt(Ordine Coloniale Delle Stella DItalia). Instituted January 18th, 1911. Constructed of 18 karat Gold, consisting of a five pointed hollow Gold star with ball finals, on a hollow swivel crown with a pierced ball and swivel ring for suspension from its period original ribbon, the obverse bearing a central red enameled medallion with the monogram of Victor Emmanuel III VE in gold, surrounded by a green enameled ring bearing the date 1911 in gilt, the