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Order of Pope Pius IX (medal)
Manufacturer: Tanfanni Bertarelli, Rome1847
Lviv Historical Museum
Lviv, Ukraine
Gold, silver, enamel Founded by Pope Pius IX (1792-1878) on 17 June 1847 in memory of the Pian Knights Order, established in 1560 by Pius IV (1499-1565) and cancelled in 1565. The order is awarded for outstanding merits for Church and society. Motto: VIRTUTI ET MERITO – «Virtue and Merits»
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- Title: Order of Pope Pius IX (medal)
- Creator: Manufacturer: Tanfanni Bertarelli, Rome
- Date Created: 1847
- Location: Vatican
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