Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Auction Archive weighing 19

weighing 19

Extensive oxidation of the metal fixtures consistent with age and damp storage conditions is evident

23 Canadian Transport Company

There are top entry pockets on either side at the front

British War Medal (2508 PTE

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Auction Archive weighing 19Instituted 1933. In silver gilt and 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 9. 6mm (w) x 24. 5 mm (h inclusive of Papal Insignia suspension), enamels intact, very fine.