Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Hold measuring 180 mm x 100

measuring 180 mm x 100 mm

By official maker of this insignia H

pair of shoulder straps

Naming has been shaved and period re-engraved

Vatican, Papel States. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross Star, By Godet, C.1910 Hold measuring 180 mm x 100(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