Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Auction constructed of card stock with

constructed of card stock with a red canvas exterior

both edged in golden/yellow threads

His medical examination documented his bad eyes

situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt institution date of “18

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Auction constructed of card stock with(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