Vatican. Order Of Pius, Iv Class Commander, C. 1930 GTRexclude the suspension loop marked “MEH”

the suspension loop marked “MEH” for an unknown maker

dated “1849” in silver numbering

maker marked on reverse “E

A Silver Grade German Mother`s Cross - In silver and enamels

Vatican. Order Of Pius, Iv Class Commander, C. 1930 GTRexclude the suspension loop marked “MEH”(Ordo Pianus or Ordine Piano). Instituted in 1847. Three piece construction, insignia in silver with blue and white enamels, mounted to a base in silver with eight blue enamelled star points, complemented by flames between each of the star points, the reverse cartouche in silver with blue enamels, measuring 60. 5 mm (w) x 64. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, intact enamels, the centrepiece and the cartouche loose versus the