Beautiful ca 1900-WWI Papal Order of Pius IX Commander Neck Badge in Gilt & Enameled Silver
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This is a Beautiful circa 1900 - World War I Papal Order of Pius IX Commander Neck Badge in Gilt & Enameled Silver.
Front center reads:VIRTUTI ET MERITO: VIRTUE AND MERIT
PIUS IX
VINTAGE:
Circa 1900 - World War I.
SIZE:Approximately: 2-3/8" in height x 2-1/2" in width. (Edge to Edge of the Blue enamel). Loop: 1-1/4" in height x 3/16" in width. Ribbon: 18" in length x 1-7/16" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Gilt & Enameled Silver.
ATTACHMENT:Loop, Ribbon.
MARKINGS:N/A.
ITEM NOTES:This is from an Italian Militaria collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJV22 LIGEX05/01/25
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): The Neck Badge shows minor wear on the front and tarnishing on the back, overall, it is in excellent condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.