then struck off strength of the Overseas Military Forces of Canada
In bronze gilt with violet enamels
A multi-rayed silver star with five points
measuring 68 mm (w) x 79 mm (h - inclusive of crown and cross)
1813 by Simon Bolivar
Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Star Buy Now then struck off strength of(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,