Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set Auction stamped with an award number

stamped with an award number of “117525”

miniature II Class in bronze gilt

It was concentrated around Berat city on January 19th

Germany (Imperial

Solingen (best known as a prolific manufacturer of edged weapons under the “Tigerwerk” trade name)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set Auction stamped with an award numberA fine set consisting of a large hollow sash badge in silver gilt, presenting an eight armed blue enameled star with gilt fan clusters in each quadrant, centre obverse with PIUS IX in Golden lettering on white enameled background, surround with blue lettering with Virtuti et Merito ("Virtue and Merit"), reverse centre with a white enameled field presenting Anno 1847 for Pius IX, measuring 65. 7 mm (w) x 72. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on