Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Auction Civil Division (in silver gilt

Civil Division (in silver gilt with red and blue enamels

slight undulation in the fabric on the exterior covering of the lid

stamped on the crown with a black ink maker’s mark of “L

constructed of dark grey wool with a blue wool underlay

the reverse presents a single screw post with five rivets on the reverse

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Auction Civil Division (in silver gilt(Ordine Civile di Savoia). Instituted in 1831. In silver gilt, with light blue and white enamels, illustrating the interlocking monogram letters "CA" (Charles Albert) on the obverse centrepiece, the reverse centrepiece inscribed "AL MERITO CIVILE 1851", measuring 37. 5 mm (w) x 41. 1 mm (h), replacement ribbon, light wear, central medallion slightly loose, near very fine.