Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 certificate_of_authenticity he repeatedly risked his life

he repeatedly risked his life throughout the day and night to direct and lead attacks on pillboxes and installations with grenades and demolitions

around a central raised Stahlhelm overlaid by a mobile swastika

but the project was never completed because of the political development

This cross

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 certificate_of_authenticity he repeatedly risked his lifeInstituted 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