Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 GTRexclude obverse illustrating a sailing ship

obverse illustrating a sailing ship inside an ornate frame with the initials "U

1918 by Alfonso XIII of Spain

rim impressed “HIMALAYA

After initial setbacks

Stuttgart) on the pin

Vatican, Papal State. A Bene Merenti Medal, C.1918 GTRexclude obverse illustrating a sailing shipPope 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.