Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set Auction It is signed by an

It is signed by an Oberst (Colonel) Dr

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the other badges are unmarked

also surrounded by a green enameled oak wreath

featuring a plaque of a Panzer I (Panzerkampfwagen I/SdKfz) from a ground-view traversing over rocky terrain

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set Auction It is signed by anA 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