Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 Hold I was asked to take

I was asked to take over the Quartermaster's work

the obverse presents a gilded Papal coat of arms of Pope Pius XI

4mm (w) x 80

An Austrian medal bar with four decortaions

25 mm (w) x 25 mm (h)

Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 Hold I was asked to takePope 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.