Military Medals and Orders from the Kingdom of Sardinia
Sardinian Badges, Medals & Awards
The Kingdom of Sardinia was a state in Southern Europe from the early 14th until the mid-19th century. A member of the Council of Aragon, the Kingdom initially consisted of the islands of Corsica and Sardinia. Their sovereignty was claimed by the Papacy and grated to King James II of Aragon in 1297. After the union of the crowns of Aragon and Castile, Sardinia became a part of the burgeoning Spanish Empire. The Kingdom of Sardinia awarded the following medals and orders.
Related: Grand Duchy of Tuscany – Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia – Duchy of Parma-Piacenza – Duchy of Lucca
Sardinian Orders
The Civil Order of Savoy
The Civil Order of Savoy was founded as an order of knighthood in 1831 by the King of Sardinia, Charles Albert, Duke of Savoy.
The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus
The Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus is a Roman Catholic dynastic order of knighthood bestowed by the House of Savoy.
The Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation
The Supreme Order of the Most Holy Annunciation was the pinnacle of the honors system in the Kingdom of Italy.
The Military Order of Savoy
The Military Order of Savoy was a military honorary order of the Kingdom of Sardinia first, and of the Kingdom of Italy later.
More Italian Medals & Decorations from Before WW1
