Kingdom of Sardinia and Aosta, dynastic possessions since the 11th century, the Principality of Piedmont (a possession built up in the 13th century), and the County of Nice (a possession since 1388). While in theory the traditional capital of the island of Sardinia and seat of its viceroys was Cagliari, the Piedmontese city of Turin was the "de facto" capital of Savoy. When the mainland domains of the House of Savoy were occupied and eventually annexed by Napoleonic France, the king of Sardinia made his permanent residence on the island for the first time in its history. The Congress of Vienna (1814–15), which
Flag of Sardinia Aragon The four moors already represent the Kingdom of Sardinia but no trace is found in the island. Imperial ideology of Charles V, Habsburg House, A little kingdom within an enormous empire The four moors appear more frequently in prints, paintings, artifacts both in Sardinia and in all publications heraldic vintage. Habsburg House (Spanish branch) Out of the island the artists run wild Savoy House As the title of King of Sardinia was the only one who gave the ruling dynasty the coveted title, the coat of arms is enhanced and developed and overlaid with emblems of the other states