Can anyone can offer info on pendant?

[Nutriblends]

I received this pendant along with a gold coin from my grandfather when he passed, I was wondering if anyone might know anything about its? Thanks

 

[nhbenz]

Well, it appears to be from an elementary school in Perugia, Italy and has the coat of arms of that city; http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perugia

 

[River Rat]

Scuola primaria (primary school), also known as scuola elementare, is commonly preceded by three years of non-compulsory nursery school (or kindergarten). Scuola elementare lasts five years.

It is possible that your grandfather received this pendant when he completed his 5 years of schooling??

 

[Nutriblends]

Thank you both for the information already given. He went to school in Illinois, so I know he didn't receive it for schooling. He was a missionary and I know he made many trips to South America, but am unaware of any trips to Italy.