Vatican. A Pius Xi Benemerenti Jubilee Redemption Medal (1922-1939) Newly Listed December 17

December 17

it was announced that the size of the TA was to be doubled by the reforming of the 2nd line units

inscribed: "The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the SILVER STAR MEDAL to KENNETH ALLEN NEAL

its lengthy green ribbon sewn in place to the inside left near the armpit

KIA 1918 - Private Roy Ellis Lee

Vatican. A Pius Xi Benemerenti Jubilee Redemption Medal (1922-1939) Newly Listed December 17In 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.