Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Auction constructed of card stock with

constructed of card stock with a red canvas exterior

remaining there until November 20th

His medical examination documented his bad eyes

constructed of white machine embroidery in the shape of an eagle with open wings clutching a stem of laurels and a grouping of five lightning bolts

and Memorial Cross (2-Lieut

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Auction constructed of card stock with(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. In Gold, a blue enamel star with rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features PIVS IX surrounded by a ring inscribed VIRTVTI ET MERITO, reverse has been repaired with a plain gold disc in the center, measures 41. 4 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 14. 78 grams, marked with a Rome gold mark denoting Gold composition from 1815 1870, partial makers mark, notable missing and