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Miniature oval silver medal with eyelet for ribbon suspension; the face with a view of the Basilica of St. Peter, Rome, the letters ‘A.C.F.’ below; the reverse with the Papal arms; height 24.35mm (0.99 inch); on original ribbon in the French national colours with top pin for wear. Catholic Action of Women was founded by Jeanne Lestra (1864-1951) in 1901 and is one of the oldest French women's associations. Its aim has always been the individual and collective advancement of women in both society and the Church in their personal, Christian, social, professional, family and civic life.
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