Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Auction stamped on the crown with

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

Footnote: Gebrüder Friedländer

featuring close-up images of rare bullion wire badges and other service awards

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

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Auction stamped on the crown with(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.