Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Newly Listed 1944-1975 issued

1944-1975 issued

After Japan surrendered

The I Class cross was awarded to meritorious service officers for twenty-five years' service

a British lion and date marked "r" (1916) on the reverse

measuring 22 mm (w) x 12 mm (h)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Newly Listed 1944-1975 issued(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. In Gold, a blue enamel star with rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features PIVS IX surrounded by a ring inscribed VIRTVTI ET MERITO, reverse has been repaired with a plain gold disc in the center, measures 41. 4 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 14. 78 grams, marked with a Rome gold mark denoting Gold composition from 1815 1870, partial makers mark, notable missing and