Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of with pages alternating between drawings

with pages alternating between drawings of leaves or flowers and postcard-style pieces of artwork and poems

securely stitched into a loop for belt attachment

2) An Iron Cross 1914 Second Class

ISBN 0-912138-16-5

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

Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of with pages alternating between drawingsSilver 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