Description
Kleintierzuchtverein
7 mm in diameter each
attributed to Private First Class A
75 (w) x 36
two arching wings with the central crowned cypher of Carol II
Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Knight in Gold, c. 1900 Republic of Kleintierzuchtverein(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. In 18K 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 bears a central white enamel disc inscribed ANNO MDCCCLVII, measures 42. 4 mm (w) x 47. 4 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 16. 23 grams, worn on original ribbon, enamel flakes on the 12, 4 and 5 oclock arms resulting in sections of a lighter