Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 Archive residue of collector’s mounting

residue of collector’s mounting

flanked by the dates "1862" on the left and "1937" on the right

and remaining so until the 7th

Reinforcements (two battalions of the Royal Marines) were also moving up the St

each with individual gilt numbers forming the number "501" near the shoulder seam

Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 Archive residue of collector’s mountingMedaglia Benemerenti. Instituted in 1878. In silver, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Pope Leo XIII, surrounded by the inscription in Latin "LEO XIII PONTIFEX MAXIMVX", reverse inscribed in Latin "BENE" over "MERENTI" within a wreath of laurel leaves, unique integral suspension with eight stars on either side, measuring 31. 7 mm in diameter, light contact, soiled incorrect ribbon, near extremely fine.