Vatican. A Mentana Cross, Type I With Three Clasps, C.1870 Buy Now Measuring 84 mm (w) x

Measuring 84 mm (w) x 143 mm (h)

the four larger pockets lined in white cotton

surrounded by a ring of red enamels inscribed “Patriae ac Humanitati” (Latin - Country and Humanity)

credited with having served in England and France

Vatican. A Mentana Cross, Type I With Three Clasps, C.1870 Buy Now Measuring 84 mm (w) x(Croce "Fidel et virtvti" detta "di Mentana"). Instituted in 1867. 3 Clasps MONTE ROTONDO, NEROLA, ROMA. In nickel, measuring 41. 5 mm (w) x 48. 8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, light contact, spotting, accompanied by an original ribbon with the three clasps affixed, better than very fine. Footnote: This Cross was instituted on November 14, 1867 by Pope Pius IX, in commemoration of the Battle of Mentana, and the other