Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity and Black Wound Badge (blackened

and Black Wound Badge (blackened bronze

facing an equal number of buttons and reinforced button holes on the left side

4 (on the Menin road and about 150 yards east of the Somersets)

Restoration period (1875-1931)

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, c. 1915 certificate_of_authenticity and Black Wound Badge (blackened(Ordine Civile di Savoia). Instituted in 1831. In 18K Gold, 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. 0 mm (h inclusive of its integral suspension), weighs 20. 83 grams, small enamel chip to the 6 oclock arm, minor pitting in the enamels, original ribbon, near extremely fine.