Vatican, Papal State. A Vatican Cross of Honour, c.1930 Republic of with a facsimile signature of

with a facsimile signature of A

Dirk has a traditional ebony handle in hand-carved wood

Silver wire on grayish blue cloth

the cross is surmounted by crown with white

These were caused by a number of factors

Vatican, Papal State. A Vatican Cross of Honour, c.1930 Republic of with a facsimile signature ofInstituted 1888. In silver gilt, a cross with fleur de lis in each arm, centre a medallion with the bust of Pope Leo XIII, facing left, within a circlet inscribed 'LEO XIII P. M. ANN. X.'. the reverse centre bears the crossed keys of the Vatican surrounded by 'PRO ECCLESIA ET PONTIFICE' (For the Church and the Holy See) in a circlet, the inscription on the arms reads 'CAL' (top), 'PRID' (left), 'IAN' (right) and '1888' (lower), measures 43. 8 mm (w) x