Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Republic of bearing three battle clasps (Ypres

bearing three battle clasps (Ypres

Ontario and signed his Attestation Paper as a Driver (84107) with the Canadian Field Artillery

12 Squadron (Bristol F2B) Army of Occupation in Cologne

four are maker marked "Drago Paris Nice"

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Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Republic of bearing three battle clasps (Ypres(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