Vatican Bene Merenti Gold Medal of Pope Pius XII for the Swiss Guard 1939 1958 by Tanfani & Bertarelli Boxed

VATICAN: Gold "Bene Merenti" Medal of Pope 
Pius XII, gold grade, in silver gilt, on trifold 
ribbon for military personnel. 
In its box of issue, with the Coat of Arms of 
Pope Pius XII on the lid.
By Tanfani & Bertarelli, Rome.
Bene Merenti  Latin for: "Success to those who 
deserve it".
The medal was awarded for loyal services to 
the Pope and the Catholic Church to members 
of the Swiss Guard, during the Papacy of Pope 
Pius XII (1939 - 1958).
A rare medal. 

FULL SIZE

Papacy of Pope Pius XII (1939 – 1958)

Item 100% original - ribbon, box original

Condition as on the photos: The box is torn 
on its folding point on the reverse side.

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