Vatican, Holy See. A Pope Pius X Constantine 1912 St. Helen Medal Republic of (Variant I - mid to

(Variant I - mid to late war manufacture) Constructed of gilded and silvered zink

5 mm x 202 mm ebony and sterling silver drum sticks flanking two stacked open-ended wreaths

the edge is marked “N” and has two stamped stars

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR AUSZEICHNUNG IM KRIEG” (“FOR DISTINCTION IN WAR”)

Vatican, Holy See. A Pope Pius X Constantine 1912 St. Helen Medal Republic of (Variant I - mid toIn silver with deep relief, typical Italian style, measuring 43. 9 mm (d), 39. 67 grams, with pleasing tone, extremely fine. In original case of issue, wooden framed with burgundy leather and gilt embossing, loose hinge, fine.