Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 GTRexclude and Romania against Bulgaria

and Romania against Bulgaria

without fabric interruption

expelled him from the party

Marked 10 - Silvered and blackened zinc

Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 GTRexclude and Romania against BulgariaMedaglia 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.