Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal Hold the manual printed in black

the manual printed in black ink

surrounded by a broad ring of white enamels inscribed “PUBLICUM MERITORUM PRAEMIUM” (Latin - Public Award for Merit)

143 Galerie de Valois

Mounted on full length of original ribbon

measures 62

Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal Hold the manual printed in blackIn bronze, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Pope Leo XIII, inscribed in Latin "LEO XII" at the left and "PONT MAX" at the right, reverse illustrating St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, inscribed in Latin "CHIESA DI PIETRO" above and "ROMA" below, within a beaded border and an ornate framework, measuring 38. 7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, very fine.