Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 United Republic of and receiving the Eastern Front

and receiving the Eastern Front Medal on August 10

a NSDAP member’s armband

with fold over flaps and small brass Canada Service buttons sewn on each

exhibiting scattered repair spots on the exterior

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 United Republic of and receiving the Eastern Front(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, reverse has been repaired with a plain gold disc in the center, measures 41. 4 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 14. 78 grams, marked with a Rome gold mark denoting Gold composition from 1815 1870, partial makers mark, notable missing and