Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Newly Listed also with maker mark "C

also with maker mark "C

engraver marked "SACRISTIAN

to the 74th Regiment of Foot - PYRENEES

Footnote: Bronze by artist: Bill (William) Hadd McElcheran (Canadian 1927-1999) Foundry: Artcast

some displaying various postage stamps

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Newly Listed also with maker mark "C(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)