Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Order of Pius IX GTRexclude with Flight Lieutenant Speare

with Flight Lieutenant Speare

inscribed with “You have provided protection - You are proven to be correct - 1268 - You have crossed” in golden Arabic lettering

Francoist Era: Medal for Ifni-Sahara for Soldiers 1958 (Medalla para Ifni-Sahara)

original ribbon suspended from a pinback hanger

Inside with a wide light brown leather sweatband

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Order of Pius IX GTRexclude with Flight Lieutenant SpeareInstituted June 17, 1847. In silver gilt and enamels, the obverse featuring the inscription PIUS IX, reverse inscribed ANNO 1847, measures 14. 2 mm (w) x 15. 7 mm (h), partial mark on the suspension ring, very fine.