The right side of the interior is signed “Kinsky” in blackened etching
sailed to England and then back home to Canada via the HMS Mauretania in early May
period replacement loop in bronze
original ribbon has been sewn directly to hanger
(Fallschirmspringerabzeichen)
Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, c. 1915 Newly Listed The right side of the(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.