Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Archive each of which is slotted

each of which is slotted and secured by a common brass post

he was discharged December 18th

(Issued 1914-1918)

crowned monogram of King Victor Emanuele III (1900-1946) in gold-coloured ink on the lid

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Archive each of which is slotted(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)