Vatican, City State. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Buy Now silvered eagle (one rivet)

silvered eagle (one rivet)

3rd Model - Bronze with silver gilt

Halder was relieved from duty and forced to retire

The Iron Cross 1st Class award document is named to Waffenwart (Master Sergeant equivalent) Weilkes of the Commando Leader of Torpedo Boats

Court-mounted to a cardboard backer

Vatican, City State. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Buy Now silvered eagle (one rivet)(Decorazioni "Pro ecclesia et pontifice"). Three piece construction, in silver gilt, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered gilt wear evident on the obverse, very light contact overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near 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