Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight visually-hidden in silvered and gilt bronze

in silvered and gilt bronze with white

crazing and chipping evident in the white enamels on the reverse centrepiece

XXXIV - British Army Forces the Boers to Flee

Crossguard is brass

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight visually-hidden in silvered and gilt bronze(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.