Vatican. A Pius Xi Benemerenti Jubilee Redemption Medal (1922-1939) certificate_of_authenticity “Paddy” Barthropp

“Paddy” Barthropp

A frame around the letter shows the words “No second hand materials into the garbage bins

in its red circular cardboard case

squadrons clasp for reconnaissance in gold

After his term of enlistment had expired on June 5

Vatican. A Pius Xi Benemerenti Jubilee Redemption Medal (1922-1939) certificate_of_authenticity “Paddy” BarthroppIn silver, obverse illustrating the right facing bust of Pope Pius XI, inscribed "PIVS XI" to the left and "P M A XIII" to the right of the bust, and marked "800" (silver), reverse illustrating a Christian cross with the inscription "BENEMERENTI" across it, surrounded by the inscription "ANNO JVBILAEI HVMANAE REDEMPTIONIS" and engraver marked "JOHNSON", measuring 36 mm in diameter, very light contact, original ribbon, near extremely fine.