Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 certificate_of_authenticity but the project was never

but the project was never completed because of the political development

it noted that the "Patient has been bothered with pain in the small of his back for about 3 months intermittently

the two No

accompanied by a studio portrait of the insignia in wear

and VII classes

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 certificate_of_authenticity but the project was neverInstituted 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