Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set Auction also surrounded by a green

also surrounded by a green enameled oak wreath

white paper insert inscribed in typewritten Czech text "Průkaz na odznak "Přátelství"

the other badges are unmarked

proper care was not given to prisoners

stamped with an award number of “117525”

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross Set Auction also surrounded by a greenA fine set consisting of a large hollow sash badge in silver gilt, presenting an eight armed blue enameled star with gilt fan clusters in each quadrant, centre obverse with PIUS IX in Golden lettering on white enameled background, surround with blue lettering with Virtuti et Merito ("Virtue and Merit"), reverse centre with a white enameled field presenting Anno 1847 for Pius IX, measuring 65. 7 mm (w) x 72. 5 mm (h inclusive of integral ring), worn on