PRO PETRI SEDE medal, known as the Castelfidardo medal, Second Empire. 15126

Sold out

PRO PETRI SEDE MEDAL, KNOWN AS CASTELFIDARDO, Second Empire. 15126

Silver-plated bronze, with swiveling loop. Medal in the shape of a ring, with the inner edge depicting a serpent biting its tail, a Christian symbol of mortal sin that confronts anyone daring to attack the Church. The obverse bears the inscription "PRO PETRI SEDE / PIUS IX P.M.A.XV" in Latin, meaning "FOR THE CHAIR OF PETER / PIUS IX P.M.A.XV". The reverse features the inscription "VICTORIA, QUAE VICIT MUNDUM, FIDES NOSTRA" taken from the Gospel of St. John, chapter 5, verse 4, translating to "THE VICTORY, THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD, IS OUR FAITH". In the center of the ring is an inverted cross symbolizing the martyrdom of the first Pope, St. Peter, who was crucified head down by the Romans.
Red ribbon with two white bands flanked by two yellow bands.
Height 4.8 cm, width 4 cm.

France.
Second Empire.
Very good condition.

HISTORY:
Created by Pope Pius IX on 12/9/1860 as the "Pro Petri Sede" medal to honor the survivors of the Castelfidardo battle, during which the small pontifical army under General de Lamoricière was destroyed. It includes six clasps (CastelFidardo, Ste Angelo, Ancona, Spoleto, Monte Pelago, Perugia).
The pontifical troops were mainly composed of Italians, 5,000 Austrians, 3,600 Irish, as well as a small battalion of 300 French and Belgian Pontifical Zouaves.

Reference : 15126

Next update Friday, september 6131:30 PM
FOR ALL PURCHASES, PAYMENT IN MULTIPLE CHECKS POSSIBLE

bertrand.malvaux@wanadoo.fr 06 07 75 74 63

SHIPPING COSTS Shipping costs are calculated only once per order for one or more items, all shipments are sent via registered mail, as this is the only way to have proof of dispatch and receipt. For parcels whose value cannot be insured by the Post, shipments are entrusted to DHL or Fedex with real value insured, the service is of high quality but the cost is higher.

RETURN POLICY Items can be returned within 8 days of receipt. They must be returned by registered mail at the sender's expense, in their original packaging, and in their original condition.

AUTHENTICITY The selection of items offered on this site allows me to guarantee the authenticity of each piece described here, all items offered are guaranteed to be period and authentic, unless otherwise noted or restricted in the description.
An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).