Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 Auction scattered gilt wear and light

scattered gilt wear and light contact on the brass fittings

59 mm long needle pin

otherwise in better than extremely fine condition

screwback version

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

Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 Auction scattered gilt wear and lightSilver 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