Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Newly Listed Mayer Hilda received post from

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measuring 22 mm (w) x 12 mm (h)

with material fatigue evident throughout

The I Class cross was awarded to meritorious service officers for twenty-five years' service

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Newly Listed Mayer Hilda received post from(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, reverse has been repaired with a plain gold disc in the center, measures 41. 4 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 14. 78 grams, marked with a Rome gold mark denoting Gold composition from 1815 1870, partial makers mark, notable missing and