Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Archive Pfrozheim) on the ring

Pfrozheim) on the ring

(Issued 1914-1918)

the insignia on the obverse framed by a star in dark green enamels

A grouping of two well preserved first war period patriotic pins

43 mm (w) x 76

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Archive Pfrozheim) on the ring(Ordine di Pio IX, AKA Ordine Piano). Instituted in 1847. Four piece construction, in 18K Gold with navy blue and white enamels, weighing 14. 3 grams, unmarked, inscribed "PIVS IX" (Pope Pius IX, Papacy: 1856 1878) on the centrepiece, the centrepiece ring inscribed in Latin "VIRTVTI ET MERITO" (Virtue and Merit), the centrepiece backed by eight enamelled star points, with flames appearing between each star point, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h)