Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Buy Now The throat of the scabbard

The throat of the scabbard is held together by a single rivet and retains a functional spring catch for secure storage of the dagger when not in use

1980-90 period issue

on loop for suspension (marked “19” for “Friedrich Orth

suppressed during the Republic and restored and amended in 1942

The domed portion on the exterior is in pressed black felt

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight Buy Now The throat of the scabbard(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.