Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Newly Listed illustrating a stylized eagle gripping

illustrating a stylized eagle gripping a wreathed swastika in its talons above the inscription "Warburg 3" in Gothic script

Juncker "Upright 2" version

near mint/mint condition

he served at Dover patrolling the English Channel or at Portsmouth in the training of other submariners

A collection of three award documents for Fritz Herrmann: Iron Cross 2nd Class

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold Newly Listed illustrating a stylized eagle gripping(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