Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Archive when he accepted a Majority

when he accepted a Majority in the United States Army and was posted to the 18th U

bruising and enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece ring

centering silvered face plate (silver wash rubbed off)

and its Holy Name Society

Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Archive when he accepted a Majority(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted 1847 by Pope Pius IX. A breast star in silver gilt presenting an eight point blue enamel star with clusters of five faceted rays in each quadrant, centre obverse in white enamel bearing PIVS IX, surrounded by silver gilt ring with raised motto in blue enamel VIRTVTI ET MERITO (Virtue and Merit), center reverse bears white enamel cartouche inscribed ANNO MDCCCXLVII (Year 1847), single vertical pin assembly, maker marked