Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Auction Archive His work under very heavy

His work under very heavy machine gun and shell fire was characterized by thoroughness and a clear and concise idea of the situation at all times which was due to his keeping in close touch with the rapidly advancing infantry

The letters are dated to between July 29 and August 7

The document measures 53cm (w) x 36cm (h)

a downward pointing sword at the top right

and Air Force Combat Readiness Medal (bronze gilt

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set, c.1930 Auction Archive His work under very heavy(Ordine di Pio IX). Instituted June 17th, 1847. A Grand Cross Set comprising the badge, in silver gilt, a blue enamelled eight point star with undulating smooth curves in each quadrant, the obverse medallion presenting PIVS IX in white enamel encircled by the inscription VIRTVTI ET MERITO, the reverse is plain with the medallion inscribed ANNO MDCCCXLVII, measures 64. 65 mm (w) x 64. 90 mm (h), worn on a full length blue and red sash, exhibiting