Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal United Republic of large centre also in Gold

large centre also in Gold with light blue enameled background with finely detailed cross composed of silver stars

Fessmann was tasked with a special mission

officially numbered "4294"

18 mm x 47 mm)

Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal United Republic of large centre also in GoldIn bronze, obverse illustrating the left facing bust of Pope Leo XIII, inscribed in Latin "LEO XII" at the left and "PONT MAX" at the right, reverse illustrating St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, inscribed in Latin "CHIESA DI PIETRO" above and "ROMA" below, within a beaded border and an ornate framework, measuring 38. 7 mm in diameter, edge nicks, bruised, contact marks, very fine.