Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Buy Now tempered by sound and considered

tempered by sound and considered judgment

constructed of silvered zink with black and pebbled red enamels

and instrumental in establishing the German fast attack craft fleet

depicting a set of crossed swords superimposed on an anchor

and are secured at the front of the cap with two silvered pebbled aluminum buttons

Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Buy Now tempered by sound and consideredMedaglia Benemerenti. Instituted in 1878. Type II . In silver, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Pope Leo XIII, inscribed in Latin "LEO XIII" at the left and "PONT MAX" to the right, engraver marked "F. BIANCHI" below the bust, reverse inscribed in Latin "BENE" over "MERENTI", measuring 30. 7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, spotting, original ribbon, near extremely fine.