Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Republic of Pforzheim) on the ring

Pforzheim) on the ring

along with a Vienna Assay mark

in addition to one silvered rank pip

the obverse with “Always with peace in mind

as that appearing on the crossguard

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Republic of Pforzheim) on the ring(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