Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Republic of the Militia List of 1890

the Militia List of 1890 shows him as that rank in the 32nd “Bruce” Battalion of Infantry

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the reverse medallion mirrors the obverse

It rests upon a protruding vulcanfibre visor

minimal signs of use

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Republic of the Militia List of 1890Instituted 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.