Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 GTRexclude yellow and Army green embroidery

yellow and Army green embroidery sewn in place on the right shoulder

torpedomaat rating patch

measuring 18mm

rim impressed “HIMALAYA

After initial setbacks

Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 GTRexclude yellow and Army green embroideryPope 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.