Medal of Saint Benedict (High Value Surcharged)

This high-value, olive-brown definitive stamp displays a highly decorative rendering of the traditional Medal of Saint Benedict. The detailed engraving shows Saint Benedict holding a cross in his right hand and the Holy Rule in his left, encircled by the classic Latin monastic motto "Ora et Labora" (Pray and Work) and protective liturgical inscriptions. Originally an expensive 10-lire issue, it features a crisp red "SOMALIA ITALIANA" overprint alongside a structural value change converting the rate to 2 lire. This issue anchored the territorial postal infrastructure within a prominent symbol of Western monasticism and theological heritage.