Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Auction constructed of white machine embroidery

constructed of white machine embroidery in the shape of an eagle with open wings clutching a stem of laurels and a grouping of five lightning bolts

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engraver marked "KOVNICA A D" on the obverse

situated within a blue enameled ring bearing a gilt institution date of “18

both edged in golden/yellow threads

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Auction constructed of white machine embroidery(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