Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Auction before being discharged on January

before being discharged on January 12

Iron Crescent - In silvered bronze and red enamels

this style with this reverse having the safety pin-back

with a two pronged silver SS on ribbon

a Panzerschiff Deutschland cap tally ribbon

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Auction before being discharged on January(Ordine di Pio IX, AKA Ordine Piano). Instituted in 1847. Four piece construction, in 18K Gold with navy blue and white enamels, weighing 14. 3 grams, unmarked, inscribed "PIVS IX" (Pope Pius IX, Papacy: 1856 1878) on the centrepiece, the centrepiece ring inscribed in Latin "VIRTVTI ET MERITO" (Virtue and Merit), the centrepiece backed by eight enamelled star points, with flames appearing between each star point, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h)