Vatican, City State. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Commander Star, C.1900 Hold while with 836 Squadron aboard

while with 836 Squadron aboard the MV Empire MacMahon in convoy to Halifax

A cross pattee constructed of bronze alloy

within an oval-shaped oak leaf wreath

96 mm x 66

which he ratified and delivered to them "in the meadow which is called Runnemede between Windsor and Staines

Vatican, City State. An Order Of Pope Pius Ix, Grand Commander Star, C.1900 Hold while with 836 Squadron aboard(Ordo Pianus or Ordine Piano). Instituted in 1847. Multi piece construction, insignia in silver with blue and white enamels, mounted to an eight pointed star base, measuring 62. 5 mm (w) x 64. 2 mm (h), dual prong pinback, frame damage and chipping in the blue enamels on the star point at 10: 30, surface wear and fine chipping in the white enamels on the centrepiece, very fine. Footnote: The Order of Pope Pius IX also referred as the Order of PIus, is