Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Star Auction with a white cotton lining

with a white cotton lining in the sleeves

four small rivets on the reverse

and some oxidation of the metal fixtures

in overall near near very fine condition

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Star Auction with a white cotton lining(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. In silver gilt, an eight point star of blue rays, with cluster of five faceted undulating rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, the medallion bearing ANNO MDCCCXXLVII, measures 70. 9 mm (w) x 68. 9 mm (h), weighs 87. 9 grams, marked 925 on the pin and reverse base,