Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 United Republic of The impact left an impression

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Bronze grade

Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 United Republic of The impact left an impressionPope Benedict XV, 1914 1922. Bronze Bene Merenti medal, with obverse bearing a bust of Pope Benedict XV, encircled by the Keys of St. Peter and inscribed Benedictvs XV, Pont Max, reverse bearing Latin Bene Merenti (translation: For Merit), in original case of issue, case with seal of Vatican on the exterior, measuring at 41. 60mm (w) x 66. 07 (h to top of ring suspension), weighing 46. 8 grams, with original ribbon.