Vatican. A Pope Pius X Commemorative Medal, C.1903-1914 Newly Listed each panel with one hole

each panel with one hole at the tip for placement of the drawstring which has been lost to time

1862-1918 Issue

intact enamels on the crown

with a case of "Pneumonia"

The thick leather washer at the crossguard junction is dyed black

Vatican. A Pope Pius X Commemorative Medal, C.1903-1914 Newly Listed each panel with one holeIn silver, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Pope Pius X, inscribed in Latin "PIVS X" to the left and "PONT MAX" to the right, reverse illustrating St. Peter, inscribed in Latin "St." to the left and "PETRVS" to the right, engraver marked "S. J." (Stefano Johnson) to the right of St. Peter's left hand holding the key, measuring 31. 5 mm in diameter, edge nicks, near extremely fine.