Benemerenti Medal 1831 - "Dextera Domini Fecit Virtvtem" Superb condition - appears to have very minor cabinet friction on knee and sash on obverse. Obverse has effigy of Christ holding the cross in left hand, with keys in right hand resting on a pedestal with the inscription "SVPRA FIRMAI PETR". Slayed dragon at Christ's feet. Inscription is "Dextera Domini Fecit Virtvtem". Date is 1831 MDCCCXXXI with the initials "GG" below date. Reverse has "BENEMERENTI" in an arc across the centre of the medal with a design of acorns and oak leaves. The medal appears to be made of a gold/yellow coloured base metal. Size is 4.3cm diameter and 3mm thick |