Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Hold pair of shoulder straps

pair of shoulder straps

Mihiel was created by the Conseil Municipal of the town of Saint Mihiel on February 15

measuring 180 mm x 100 mm

Attributed to Sergeant Leon Deriemaeker

compact whistle that produced two discordant tones that could be heard for more than a mile

Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Hold pair of shoulder straps(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