Italian Rank Stars, type dating?

[Mark McM]

Hello all,

After noting significant variation in style and quality, Im hoping someone can provide some information on determining period/date on Italian rank stars.  

[Bayern]

To me they are of WW2 era , I observed in Shoulder Boards of these period similar stars , rather stumpy . in contrast with the later models with rays more stilized 

[Mark McM]

in that case, what do WWI period stars look like?  Differences in construction?

[Bayern]

Mark , The Italian Army rank stars of WW1 and WW2 were practically the same . the type that you posted . during WW1 they were carried on the Shoulder Boards until December 1915 and onwards on the cuffs . the stars were silver coloured for company Officers and Staff Officers . Gold stars were for Generals . the measure was circa 20 mm . the construction was generally of good quality . the stars on the pic appears to be of good quality . a variation was braided stars