Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Auction marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and maker marked "6" on the reverse

posted to the 31st Battery

208 mm x 299 mm)

In March 1919 he returned to England and thence to Canada in April

maker marked "LI-GI"(Lordship Industries

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Auction marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. A Grand Cross Set comprising the badge, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled eight point star with undulating smooth curves in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse is plain with the medallion inscribed ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 64. 65 mm (w) x 64. 90 mm (h), worn on a full length blue and red sash, exhibiting