Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Commander in Gold, c. 1880 United Republic of (Issued 1757 - 1918)

(Issued 1757 - 1918)

measuring 235 mm (w) x 310 mm (h) x 22 mm (d)

emboss stamped "95" on the underside on the right end

fullsize is 43

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Commander in Gold, c. 1880 United Republic of (Issued 1757 - 1918)(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,