Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight visually-hidden Crossguard is brass

Crossguard is brass

black threading giving definition to the wings and body of the eagle insignia

consisting of a cross with a double-overlaid sunburst pattern with eight points

in silvered and gilt bronze with white

measuring 35 mm (w) x 455 mm (l)

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight visually-hidden Crossguard is brass(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.