Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Archive He was admitted as a

He was admitted as a Naval Cadet and served from 1848-1850

marked by maker’s cartouche of “CASA NACIONAL DE MONEDA LIMA - PERU" (National Coin House

marked "BREVETTATO" (patent) on the reverse

while the interior is finished in black paint

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Archive He was admitted as aInstituted 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.