Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Auction Archive a downward pointing sword at

a downward pointing sword at the top right

two with gray

The document measures 53cm (w) x 36cm (h)

The letters are dated to between July 29 and August 7

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Auction Archive a downward pointing sword at(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. A Grand Cross Set comprising the badge, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled eight point star with undulating smooth curves in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse is plain with the medallion inscribed ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 64. 65 mm (w) x 64. 90 mm (h), worn on a full length blue and red sash, exhibiting