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

Each belt has an adjustable buckle decorated with two lion’s heads

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

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

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