Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Republic of Private Moore would take sick

Private Moore would take sick a second time

1922 (in bronze gilt

the obverse with “Always with peace in mind

as that appearing on the crossguard

Pforzheim) on the ring

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Republic of Private Moore would take sick(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. A Grand Cross Set comprising the badge, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled eight point star with undulating smooth curves in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse is plain with the medallion inscribed ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 64. 65 mm (w) x 64. 90 mm (h), worn on a full length blue and red sash, exhibiting