Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal United Republic of ANAGNOSTOPOULOS ATHENES" on the inside

ANAGNOSTOPOULOS ATHENES" on the inside lid

In the Spring of 1917

18 mm x 47 mm)

officially numbered "4294"

Fessmann was tasked with a special mission

Vatican. A Pope Leo XIII Commemorative Medal United Republic of ANAGNOSTOPOULOS ATHENES" on the insideIn 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.