Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Hold after which he returned to

after which he returned to Canada

narrow passageways

he forfeited one days' pay and received twenty-seven days' detention for being "absent"

wooden frame with a textured royal blue cloth exterior

along with a fouled anchor and lion for “Birmingham”

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Hold after which he returned to(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)