This is a unique and rare "Presentation Frame," because it is dated April 3, 1922, just two months after Pius XI became pope and when... read more →
The artifact is a unique item from the papacy of Pius XI. The decorative metal case with his coat of arms on the cover very possibly... read more →
A brazier is a large metal container in which coal or charcoal is burned to keep people warm. Given the large size of rooms in the Apostolic palace and chapel and the heating systems available... read more →
A Souvenir from the 1925 Holy Year: Hand Soap in a Carrying Case in the Form of a... read more →
The artifact is a large framed photo of Pope Pius XI showing him with his hand raised in a blessing. It is signed by him. The request to... read more →
This medal is from 1929 with his image on front and coat... read more →
As a young priest Pius XI was the head of the Ambrosian Library in Milan, Italy. This card is dated August 21st, 1914.... read more →
Brick of the Holy Door from the Extraordinary Jubilee of 1933 In 2008 Father Kunst purchased a series of holy year bricks from a Roman citizen... read more →
An autographed blessing of Pius XI in an original... read more →
A large framed photo of Pope Pius XI signed with his blessing... read more →
The white handkerchief, coming with the waxed seal, documenting its authenticity, belonged to Pope Pius XI. All clothing items belonging to popes come with stories of how... read more →
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The item is an original vintage poster, which says,... read more →
A small, silver rosary case given by His Holiness, Pope Pius XI... read more →
The first pocket knife is a very old souvenir,... read more →
This is an original, limited edition presentation medallion commemorating... read more →
In 2008 Father Kunst purchased a series of holy year... read more →
On one side of the handle is an... read more →
The Vatican medals displayed here are from the pontificates... read more →
Pietro Gasparri (1852 - 1934) was a signatory of... read more →
The artifact presented here is a complete, thirty-piece set of... read more →
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This item is a portrait of Pius XI giving... read more →
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A Flip book of Pope Pius XI commemorating the... read more →
The artifact is a small metal bust of the pope measuring about... read more →
A very small, metal water bottle in its original... read more →
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Several pins are included in this grouping from the pontificate... read more →
A zucchetto of Pope Pius XI A zucchetto is a... read more →