Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Newly Listed The I Class cross was

The I Class cross was awarded to meritorious service officers for twenty-five years' service

Mayer Hilda received post from you and has written you the mailing address of Roth Fritz which should reach you soon

along with a Medal in Gold

the far right one clearly the Red Cross Medal

a British lion and date marked "r" (1916) on the reverse

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Newly Listed The I Class cross was(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, reverse has been repaired with a plain gold disc in the center, measures 41. 4 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 14. 78 grams, marked with a Rome gold mark denoting Gold composition from 1815 1870, partial makers mark, notable missing and