Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Archive and generally all awards in

and generally all awards in extremely fine condition

A fine example of a well preserved Luftwaffe Kampfgeschwader 27 “Boelcke” cuff title

A Medal of the Spanish Blue Division in silver

204 Advanced Flying School since July 1948

white enamel chipping evident on the arm at 9 o'clock)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of Pius Ix, Iii Class Knight, C.1845 Archive and generally all awards in(Ordine di Pio IX, AKA Ordine Piano). Instituted in 1847. Four piece construction, in 18K Gold with navy blue and white enamels, weighing 14. 3 grams, unmarked, inscribed "PIVS IX" (Pope Pius IX, Papacy: 1856 1878) on the centrepiece, the centrepiece ring inscribed in Latin "VIRTVTI ET MERITO" (Virtue and Merit), the centrepiece backed by eight enamelled star points, with flames appearing between each star point, measuring 42. 8 mm (w) x 48. 3 mm (h)