Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Archive 5 mm miniature)

5 mm miniature)

silvered metal or white metal

A Silver Grade Wound Badge by Steinhauer und Lück

Sash Badge (three-piece construction

two CANADA Shoulder Tabs (maker marked W

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Archive 5 mm miniature)Instituted 1933. In silver and red enamels, featuring a cross with red enamelled border and inscription in between each arms reading N JUB HUM RED, the reverse presents the inscription PIVS XI. P. M. AXIII BENEMERENTI in blue enamels, surmounted by a papal coat of arms, measures 30. 7 mm (w) x 97. 25 mm (h), marked 800 on reverse of inscription, worn on replacement ribbon, light wear, very fine condition. Contained in the case of issue, a burgundy