Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Newly Listed listed alphabetically)

listed alphabetically)

to the 74th Regiment of Foot - PYRENEES

the one hinge with the pins coming away from the lid forcing the lid to sit slightly askew versus the base

Footnote: Bronze by artist: Bill (William) Hadd McElcheran (Canadian 1927-1999) Foundry: Artcast

some displaying various postage stamps

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Newly Listed listed alphabetically)(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)