1928 Papal Medal Pope Pius XI, 29th International Eucharistic Congress, Sydney

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Obverse: Bust of Pope Pius XI facing right, wearing ornate papal vestments and zucchetto. Around, the legend: PIUS XI PONT. MAX. (Pius XI, Supreme Pontiff). 
Reverse: Detailed depiction of St Mary’s Cathedral, Sydney, with the inscription to the left:
29TH INTERNATIONAL EUCHARISTIC CONGRESS SYDNEY SEPT. 1928,
Edge: Plain
Country: Vatican City / Australia
Year: 1928
Metal: Silver 
Diameter ± 40 mm
Weight ± 27.34 g
Medalist: Attilio Mistruzzi
Issued for: The 29th International Eucharistic Congress, held in Sydney, Australia, September 1928 — the first such congress in the Southern Hemisphere. The event symbolized global Catholic unity and devotion to the Holy Eucharist under Pope Pius XI.
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SKU: MED230-

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