Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Republic of marked "STERLING" and marked with

marked "STERLING" and marked with a "9" over an "M" inside a shield on the reverse

Includes: Commemorative Medal for Imperial Manoeuvres at Romeno

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Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Republic of marked "STERLING" and marked 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, the reverse medallion presents a white disc with inscription ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 58. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 27. 1 grams, marked with an eagle's head on the ring denoting Gold composition and french manufacture, chips to