Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Republic of 2nd Class - In silvered

2nd Class - In silvered bronze

A rare Gold Order of Leopold with Gold War Decoration (KD) – by Rothe

in addition to one silvered rank pip

RAGINEL 1950" and "M

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Republic of 2nd Class - In silvered(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. A Grand Cross Set comprising the badge, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled eight point star with undulating smooth curves in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse is plain with the medallion inscribed ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 64. 65 mm (w) x 64. 90 mm (h), worn on a full length blue and red sash, exhibiting