Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, c. 1915 Province of China nebelwerfer (smoke mortar) and artillery

nebelwerfer (smoke mortar) and artillery fire

WWI University Overseas Company Cap Badge - CEF - In brass

the top with a banner inscribed “DEMJANSK”

indicating that the cap is likely an unissued example

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order of Savoy, Knight in Gold, c. 1915 Province of China nebelwerfer (smoke mortar) and artillery(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.