Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Auction Archive within a circular wreath of

within a circular wreath of wheat stalks

British War Medal (2508 PTE

Footnote: Frederick Henry Lougher was born on April 25

with feathering highlighted in black thread

early obverse center in Gold exhibiting an enameled hand finished Order’s insignia

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Auction Archive within a circular wreath ofInstituted 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.