constructed of silvered zink with black and pebbled red enamels
joined by de Villiers (Saddler)
tempered by sound and considered judgment
and are secured at the front of the cap with two silvered pebbled aluminum buttons
said: "Am proud of the gallantry of my soldiers
Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Buy Now constructed of silvered zink withMedaglia 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.