Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Savoy, Scarce Auction dated 2 March 1945

dated 2 March 1945

with standard buckram backing on reverse

Upton would marry twice during his life

together with the indigenous special forces of South Vietnam

Italy, Sardinia, Kingdom. A Civil Order Of Savoy, Scarce Auction dated 2 March 1945(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,