Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Archive swing mounted on pin bar

swing mounted on pin bar

The Naval Allotments Stop Notice was issued when it was found that his mother had pre-deceased him the week before

bruising and enamel chipping evident on the centrepiece ring

While on the way to the dressing station

Order of Naval Merit - Peacetime Merit

Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Archive swing mounted on pin bar(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