Vatican, City State. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Commander Star, C.1900 Newly Listed 67 (w) x 48

67 (w) x 48

(catch missing)

on June 22nd

all constructed of gilded bronze

along with a Medal

Vatican, City State. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Commander Star, C.1900 Newly Listed 67 (w) x 48(Ordo Pianus or Ordine Piano). Instituted in 1847. Multi piece construction, insignia in silver with blue and white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, measuring 62. 5 mm (w) x 64. 2 mm (h), dual prong pinback, frame damage and chipping in the blue enamels on the star point at 10: 30, surface wear and fine chipping in the white enamels on the centrepiece, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Pope Pius IX also referred as the Order of PIus, is