Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Commander in Gold, c. 1880 Buy Now in the company of two

in the company of two civilians

On August 16

21 mm (w) x 29

and is constructed of multiple panels of heavy black leather which are stitching into a loop for belt suspension

Addressed Envelope for the Aforementioned "Greetings" Card: front panel typewriter set in blue ink "Capt

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Commander in Gold, c. 1880 Buy Now in the company of two(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,