Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal Hold with the 217th Infantry Battalion

with the 217th Infantry Battalion and the Canadian Labour Corps

the manual printed in black ink

one prong on reverse had been period re-attached

Extremely fine/mint condition

Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal Hold with the 217th Infantry BattalionIn 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.