Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Auction Archive There are top entry pockets

There are top entry pockets on either side at the front

the obverse bearing a raised Cross Pattée with red enameled arms and a central gilt medallion overlaid by a black enameled Federal Republic-style German national eagle

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

within a circular wreath of wheat stalks

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Auction Archive There are top entry pocketsInstituted 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.