Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Auction slight undulation in the fabric

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

the reverse presents a single screw post with five rivets on the reverse

A functional catch situated within the throat firmly holds the hewer in place during storage

Reverse of top clasp bearing “Harriet Vaughn Rigdon

constructed of dark grey wool with a blue wool underlay

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Auction slight undulation in the fabric(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.