Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 GTRexclude the holster demonstrates minor material

the holster demonstrates minor material fatigue consistent with age and field use

Second World War Veteran Reginald Pearce (R

less than a year after his promotion

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Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 GTRexclude the holster demonstrates minor materialInstituted 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