This rare Roman Catholic Medal was awarded at the 5th National Congress held in Cardiff during World War I. The medal is a unique piece of religious significance issued at an early stage of Great Britain's involvement in the WW1 conflict. It is a good quality collectable item that is sure to please any history enthusiast.
The medal is a representation of the Roman Catholic Church's service and shows the importance of the event. The medal's design is a beautiful example of the era's artistry, with intricate details that bring the piece to life. The medal was produced in the United Kingdom and is an interesting addition to any collection.
The events of the congress are reported at some length in a report in New Zealand papers at that time and an extract of that report is featured in one of the photographs. A fuller report is available from the New Zealand library archives. The medal seems to have significance to New Zealand but the details of this have not been researched.
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