Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of obverse centre presenting a white

obverse centre presenting a white and blue enameled medallion in silver gilt

(all these generally very fine or better)

2) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class

1917: "to be 2nd Lieutenant (from Officers' Cadet Units)"

securely stitched into a loop for belt attachment

Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of obverse centre presenting a whiteSilver nickel cross bearing cross and Latin Hinc Victoria (translation: Hence Victory) in centerpiece on obverse, with reverse bearing Latin FIDEI ET VIRTUTI (translation: Loyal and meritorious) and bearing PP Pius IX 1867, measuring at 39. 82mm (w) x 47. 56mm (H) and weighing at 13. 7 grams, replacement ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Mentana Cross was was instituted on November 14, 1867 by Pope Pius IX, in commemoration of the