In bronze gilt with violet enamels
1980s (in silvered and gold-coloured bullion wire with a maroon embroidered wreath
measuring 68 mm (w) x 79 mm (h - inclusive of crown and cross)
with with eight deep
Gregory on a blue enamel field
Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Star Buy Now In bronze gilt with violet(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. In silver gilt, an eight point star of blue rays, with cluster of five faceted undulating rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion in Gold presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, the medallion bearing ANNO MDCCCXXLVII, measures 70. 9 mm (w) x 68. 9 mm (h), weighs 87. 9 grams, marked 925 on the pin and reverse base,