Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 GTRexclude with the ribbing retaining an

with the ribbing retaining an original twisted and roller wire cord

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and are held together with dual non-magnetic metal rivets

John Ambulance Brigade was awarded the Service Medal of the Order of St

The inside is lined in greenish-brown rayon

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 GTRexclude with the ribbing retaining anInstituted 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