Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 United Republic of the adjoining ball final bent

the adjoining ball final bent back

his coronation having taken place on December 28

and receiving the Eastern Front Medal on August 10

with fold over flaps and small brass Canada Service buttons sewn on each

and which is stamped on the reverse with initials “FR” indicating distribution to SA-Gruppe Franken (SA Group Franconia)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 United Republic of the adjoining ball final bent(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