Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Province of China tiny chip and discolouration evident

tiny chip and discolouration evident in the white enamels on the centrepiece ring

This move increased the efficiency of the operation

flawless enamels

I saw what looked like a road and a river down below

191 mm x 237 mm)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c.1850 Province of China tiny chip and discolouration evident(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