ORDER OF POPE PIUS IX IN THE RANK OF COMMANDER WITH STAR, created in June 1847, 1939-1958. 30836R

ORDER OF PIUS IX IN THE COMMANDER WITH STAR ORDER, created in June 1847, 1939-1958. 30836R

Vermeil star, with eight points, azure enameled, interspersed with diamond-tipped palmettes, with a white enamel medallion in the center bearing the name of Pius IX "PIUS IX" in golden letters. Surrounding this medallion, a golden listel inscribed in blue letters; "VERTUTI ET MERITO". On the reverse of the medallion is the year "Anno MDCCCXLVII". The blue star is worn on a circle of golden rays.
Diameter 57.6 mm
Ribbon 47.5 mm wide, in dark blue moiré silk edged with two parallel red stripes, each 4.8 mm wide.

Plate featuring a vermeil star identical to the obverse, but with a diameter of 66.4 mm. Fastened with a hinged pin.

Case by the House of Tanfani and Bertarelli of Rome, in wood covered with a bright red faux leather coating, embossed with the gold coat of arms of Pope Pius XII who bestowed this decoration, framed with a gilded border. Interior in plush velvet, lid in satin, ivory.
Dimensions 27.5x13x4 cm

Vatican City
1939-1958
Commander star with a very small chip on the obverse side, a chip on the reverse side in the white enameled center.
Plate in very good condition.
Case in very good condition.

Historical note:
Created on June 17, 1847, by a Bull of Pope Pius IX, to likely evoke the Order of the Knights of Pius, established in 1559 by Pope Pius IV. It is intended to reward distinguished actions, demonstrations of devotion to the Holy See, and services rendered in the Arts.