Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Newly Listed " in the capacity of

" in the capacity of Collector

Cox soon found himself in England and was transferred to the 32nd Reserve Battalion on July 18

with the Cape Field Artillery as artillery support

Franco Era (1949-1975)

Awarded to a Soldat in the Inf

Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Newly Listed " in the capacity ofMedaglia 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.