Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 Auction Measuring 250 mm (w) x

Measuring 250 mm (w) x 349 mm (h)

scattered gilt wear and light contact on the brass fittings

The set is contained by a hard-shelled green case with gilded ornamented frame

screwback version

very nice condition with much silver wash remaining

Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 Auction Measuring 250 mm (w) xSilver 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