Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 GTRexclude relinquishing the rank of Temporary

relinquishing the rank of Temporary Captain

expelled him from the party

unmarked but typical badge by maker Hermann Aurich

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A Pre-Second War Imperial Japanese Sea Disaster Rescue Society Merit Medal

Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 GTRexclude relinquishing the rank of TemporaryMedaglia 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.