Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Auction 27 mm x 72 mm

27 mm x 72 mm

The album belonged to a sergeant who appears in several pictures

The lower pockets on either side are shorter and wider and are also buttoned

die-stamped silvered bronze with black enamels

A third reich period DAF (Deutsche Arbeitsfront/German Labour Front)

Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Auction 27 mm x 72 mmIn 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