Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 Archive A table medal for “Hervorragende

A table medal for “Hervorragende Leistung” (Outstanding Performance) by the Reichsverband für das Deutsche Hundewesen/Association for the German Kennels

obverse illustrating an embossed winged man (Icarus) in flight

flanked by the dates "1862" on the left and "1937" on the right

each with individual gilt numbers forming the number "501" near the shoulder seam

Vatican. A Leo Xiii (1878-1903) Benemerneti Medal, Silver Grade, 2Nd Class, Type I, C.1878 Archive A table medal for “HervorragendeMedaglia 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.