Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade United Republic of his documentation in the London

his documentation in the London Gazette (dated November 2

Instituted February 12

circumscribed by an inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”) on a ribbed border

two with a handwritten description in blue ink on the reverse

Korean Service Medal

Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade United Republic of his documentation in the LondonIn silver gilt, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced suspension, original ribbon, extremely fine. Footnote: The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross was instituted by Pope Leo XIII on July 17, 1888, in memory of his golden jubilee in holy orders and was awarded to the men and women who had made a significant contribution to the success of the jubilee and the associated Vatican Exposition. It was made a permanent distinction