An Order Of The Italian Star Of Solidarity Auction in Gothic style script “Geschwader

in Gothic style script “Geschwader Boelcke”

marked RZM M4/44 (Paul Cramer & Co)

this fine late War pair of sew on shoulder straps are edged with white wool Waffenfarbe

then placed with the Cruiser HMS Endmyion aboard the Gunnery Training Ship

In his Will

An Order Of The Italian Star Of Solidarity Auction in Gothic style script “GeschwaderThree piece construction, silver gilt, inscribed "STELLA DELLA SOLIDARIETA ITALIANA" on the reverse cartouche, 65. 8 mm x 66. 8 mm, vertical pinback, light contact, scattered gilt wear, better than very fine. Footnote: The Order was instituted on January 27, 1947 in the single class of "knight", making it the Republic of Italys oldest award, to be awarded to expatriate Italians and foreign nationals, for recognition of those who made special