Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Hold " on the obverse and

" on the obverse and "CBC" on the reverse

After the NSDAP seized power in 1933

the edges of the chevrons trimmed in red threading

maker marked on reverse however worn and illegible

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Hold " on the obverse andInstituted 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