Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Republic of On August 19

On August 19

marked "STERLING" and marked with a "9" over an "M" inside a shield on the reverse

12 Squadron (Bristol F2B) Army of Occupation in Cologne

The weapon issue certificate is dated to June 26

Includes: Commemorative Medal for Imperial Manoeuvres at Romeno

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Republic of On August 19(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, the reverse medallion presents a white disc with inscription ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 58. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 27. 1 grams, marked with an eagle's head on the ring denoting Gold composition and french manufacture, chips to