Order of St. Gregory the Great
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The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was established on 1 September 1831, by Pope Gregory XVI, seven months after his election as Pope.
Knight's badge in the military division
Juan Mariano de Goyeneche y Gamio, 3rd Count of Guaqui and Grandee of Spain, wearing the Grand Cross and sash of the Order of St. Gregory the Great.
Order of Pope Pius IX
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The Order of Pope Pius IX, also referred as the Pian Order, is a papal order of knighthood originally founded by Pope Pius IV in 1560. Currently, it is the highest honor conferred by the Holy See. The awarding of the order fell into disuse and was re-instituted by Pope Pius IX as a continuation on 17 June 1847.
Knight's cross of the Order of Pius IX
Pope Pius IV, founded the first Pian Order in 1560.
1893 artistic sketch of the medal
Pope Pius IX, re-instituted the Pian Order under his Papal name and pontificate in 1847.