Vatican, City State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Grand Cross Case, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Hold loss of some tiny red

loss of some tiny red and blue enamels on the crown on the Breast Star

evident from wear marks on the inside liner

1906-1922 Issue

in addition to minor scratches

with white enamels

Vatican, City State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Grand Cross Case, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Hold loss of some tiny red(Ordine Piano). Instituted on 17 June 1847. An original presentation case of issue for an Order of Pius IX, constructed of a red hard shelled leatherette, the obverse presents a gilded Papal coat of arms of Pope Pius XI, the interior with a white satin lining, maker marked TANFANI & BERTARELLI ROMA, with intact hinge cover, an absent medal bed, functional clasp, measuring 134 mm (w) x 276 mm (l) x 77 mm (h), interior satin lining portion has detached