Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Archive eventually promoted to Temporary Lieutenant

eventually promoted to Temporary Lieutenant and posted to the General List

the suspension loop maker marked “CD” for Carl Dillenius

Sash Badge (three-piece construction

38 mm x 74 mm

two CANADA Shoulder Tabs (maker marked W

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Archive eventually promoted to Temporary LieutenantInstituted 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