Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold certificate_of_authenticity A prisoner of war (POW)

A prisoner of war (POW) postcard from Gefreiter Rudi Kunze

The knife remains in an overall better than very fine condition

These badges were authorized on October 31

fine quality manufacture with crisp details

3rd Class neck badge by Lattes

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pope Pius IX, III Class Commander in Gold certificate_of_authenticity A prisoner of war (POW)(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. In Gold, a blue enamel star with rays in each quadrant, the obverse medallion features PIVS IX surrounded by a ring inscribed VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse medallion presents a white disc with inscription ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 54. 8 mm (w) x 58. 8 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), weighs 27. 1 grams, marked with an eagle's head on the ring denoting Gold composition and french manufacture, chips to