Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Commander in Gold, c. 1880 United Republic of fullsize is 43

fullsize is 43

(Issued 1757 - 1918)

scattered chipping in the paint

a Prussian Red Cross Medal

The sender is Harry E

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Commander in Gold, c. 1880 United Republic of fullsize is 43(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, the reverse medallion presents a white disc with inscription ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 56. 5 mm (w) x 63. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 38. 2 grams including ribbon, partial mark on the ring, chips to the blue enamel, worn on original neck ribbon,