Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Hold ” stamped on both sides

” stamped on both sides of the triple slotted disc

The Indian origin of the regiment was commemorated in its "French grey" facings - this distinctive light blue/grey shade having previously been the uniform colour of the East India Company's eight regiments of Bengal Native Cavalry

the edges of the chevrons trimmed in red threading

otherwise fine/good

one depicting General Otto Gynz von Rekowski

Vatican, Papal State. A Pope Pius IX Bene Merenti Medal, c.1930 Hold ” stamped on both sidesInstituted 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