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

Reverse of top clasp bearing “Harriet Vaughn Rigdon

until 1881 the 18th Regiment of Foot

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

constructed of dark grey wool with a blue wool underlay

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.