Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Buy Now 3 mm rosette)

3 mm rosette)

issued on 29 April 1943 following Hein’s death on 5 April

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but we commanded the field on the right

by Admiralty Fleet Order 3526

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Buy Now 3 mm rosette)Instituted 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.