Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 Newly Listed C = General Service

C = General Service

Victory Medal (PLY

both swastika and circle edged by twisted golden wire

Footnote: Jacob Hancock was born in Heddington

he was piloting a Beaufighter If X7674 on the night of June 29-30

Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 Newly Listed C = General ServicePope 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.