Vatican, City State. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade United Republic of ON SEPTEMBER 1 - 1921

ON SEPTEMBER 1 - 1921

and officially engraved on the reverse of the suspension bar on the CFD although it cannot be seen as it is secured in place

to commemorate their amalgamation into the South African National Defence Force

with a central white enamelled medallion topped by a black enamelled mobile swastika

a church at Zeebrugge that took a direct hit

Vatican, City State. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade United Republic of ON SEPTEMBER 1 - 1921(Decorazioni "Pro ecclesia et pontifice"). Three piece construction, in silver gilt, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered gilt wear evident on the obverse, very light contact overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross was instituted by Pope Leo XIII on July 17, 1888, in memory of his golden jubilee in holy orders and was awarded to