Vatican. A Medal Commemorating Pope Paul Vi's Visit To The Holy Land 1964 Hold measuring 202x229mm

measuring 202x229mm

glue residue evident on the pinback from previous board mounting

Typhoon Cobra

Patinated bronze

and edged by red Waffenfarbe (indicating Flak unit)

Vatican. A Medal Commemorating Pope Paul Vi's Visit To The Holy Land 1964 Hold measuring 202x229mmIn silver, obverse illustrating the Magi, with the baby Christ in front, being held and supported by the Virgin Mary, surrounded by the inscription in Latin "CHRISTO + ECCLESIAM + OFFERT" and inscribed "4 6 1 1964" (January 4 6, 1964, the dates of Pope Paul VI's visit to the Holy Land) below, engraver marked "LORIOLI", reverse illustrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, surrounded by the inscription in Latin "PAVLVS PP VI PEREGRINVS IN TERRA