Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Republic of Footnote: The Order of Leopold

Footnote: The Order of Leopold I was established 11th of July 1832 by King Leopold I

refusing to obey an order of an NCO"

1941 for the "Duration of Hostilities" for service in Canada and the High Seas

BERLIN 37" on the tab

silvered (most of the silver wash is gone)

Vatican, Papal State. A Miniature Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1933 Republic of Footnote: The Order of LeopoldInstituted 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.