Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Star Auction two "CANADA" Embroidered Shoulder Titles

two "CANADA" Embroidered Shoulder Titles (white embroidered lettering on grayish blue wool

killing three and wounding four of the party

bombing methods and procedure

with reinforced buttonholes meeting reverse straps with analogous buttonholes

inscribed "10

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Star Auction two "CANADA" Embroidered Shoulder Titles(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. In silver gilt, an eight point star of blue rays, with cluster of five faceted undulating rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, the medallion bearing ANNO MDCCCXXLVII, measures 70. 9 mm (w) x 68. 9 mm (h), weighs 87. 9 grams, marked 925 on the pin and reverse base,