Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude 29 mm (w) x 44

29 mm (w) x 44

surface wear on the reverse of the ONUC

with black wool paper backing

July Monarchy (1830-1848) - Silver and enamels

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set GTRexclude 29 mm (w) x 44A fine set consisting of a large hollow sash badge in silver gilt, presenting an eight armed blue enameled star with gilt fan clusters in each quadrant, centre obverse with PIUS IX in Golden lettering on white enameled background, surround with blue lettering with Virtuti et Merito ("Virtue and Merit"), reverse centre with a white enameled field presenting Anno 1847 for Pius IX, measuring 65. 7 mm (w) x 72. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on