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Auction: 14002 - Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals and Militaria
Lot: 471

(x) Vatican, Holy See, Order of Pius, A Fine Quality Grand Cross with Collar set of Insignia, Collar Chain, 700mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with 12 medallions comprising of alternate hand-painted dove of peace roundells, and gilt Papal crowned crossed keys, with central Papal tiara link supported by flanking doves; Badge Appendant, 65mm, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, 77mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, unmarked, generally extremely fine, extremely rare (3)

The Vatican Order of Pius Grand Cross with Collar is usually reserved for Roman Catholic Heads of State.

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Sold for
£6,200