Vatican, Papel States.. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross In Gold, By A.tanfani, C.1910 GTRexclude The ivory-coloured celluloid grip is

The ivory-coloured celluloid grip is smooth

and War Merit Cross Second Class with Swords

along with all the other passengers and crew

Pictures include: American stations

Footnote: Captain Euclide Dugas is shown on the roll of the 26 man St

Vatican, Papel States.. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Cross In Gold, By A.tanfani, C.1910 GTRexclude The ivory-coloured celluloid grip is(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted 1847. A fine set consisiting of a large hollow sash badge in Gold, presenting an eight armed blue enameled star with Gold fan clusters in each quadrant, centre obverse with PIUS IX in Gold lettering on white enameled background, surround with blue lettering with Virtuti et Merito ("Virtue and Merit"), reverse centre with a white enameled field presenting Anno 1847 for Pius IX, measuring 63. 5 mm (w) x 66. 5 mm (h