Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Archive consisting of a Cross Pattée

consisting of a Cross Pattée with pebbled arms and with an oak leaf wreath joining the quadrants

A Silver Grade Wound Badge by Steinhauer und Lück

eventually promoted to Temporary Lieutenant and posted to the General List

1838 by Grand Duke Paul Friedrich August

the suspension loop maker marked “CD” for Carl Dillenius

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Archive consisting of a Cross PattéeInstituted 1933. In silver and red 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 30. 7 mm (w) x 97. 25 mm (h), marked 800 on reverse of inscription, worn on replacement ribbon, light wear, very fine condition. Contained in the case of issue, a burgundy