C001287 KINGDOM OF SARDINIA/KINGDOM OF ITALY FLAG.
BACKGROUND:
The Kingdom of Sardinia (Piedmont-Sardinia) was the name given when Sardinia was awarded to the House of Savoy to compensate Duke Victor Amadeus II for the loss of the crown of Sicily to Austria, which made him a King. In 1860 Nice and Savoy were ceded to France as price paid for the French consensus to unify Italy. 1861 saw the Kingdom of Sardinia become a founding state of the new Kingdom of Italy and ceased to exist after this date. This flag was used for both Kingdoms : 1848 through to 1946.PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A tricolor panel linen flag that measures approximately 160cm x 100cm. The Savoy arms is printed onto the white panel. Original ties fully intact to the left. Shows the expected period use and wear but overall nice condition.
GRADE ****1/4 PRICE $298.00
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