Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Savoy, Scarce Auction German Cross in”Gold” – Cased

German Cross in”Gold” – Cased by maker “20” (marked underneath pin)

enamels in pristine condition

A 1965 Madrid International Olympic Committee participant’s badge

embossed seal and stamped signature of Governor General

290mm (w) x 122mm (h) folded

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Savoy, Scarce Auction German Cross in”Gold” – Cased(Ordine Civile di Savoia). Instituted in 1831. In 18K Gold with light blue and white enamels, weighing 11. 6 grams, illustrating the interlocking monogram letters "CA" (Charles Albert) on the obverse centrepiece, the reverse centrepiece inscribed "AL MERITO CIVILE 1851", measuring 35 mm (w) x 36. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, scuffing evident on the enamels on the arm at 12 o'clock on the reverse, otherwise the enamels are intact,