Vatican. A Leo XIII (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2nd Class, Type I, c.1878
Medaglia 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.

