Silver Pilgrim badge - 4.4 cm

Extraordinary Vatican Official Medal issued in 1969.
Pope Paul VI in Uganda.
The first journey of a reigning Pope on the African continent.
Rare, in silver, with a diameter of 44 mm.
Weight, 47 g.
On the obverse, the papal coat of arms surmounted by the tiara and the keys.
On the reverse, an African figure standing against a background decorated with 22 crosses, symbol of the 22 Catholic Martyrs of Uganda.
Engraver, Romano Rui.
Some slight signs of wear visible in the photos.
Very striking and in excellent condition with original case.