Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I Archive the reverse of the hand

the reverse of the hand guard presents simple floral designs with plentiful negative space

A First War Distinguished Service Order in Gold Miniature Group -  Distinguished Service Order (gold and enamels

inscribed "ΕΘΝΙΚΟΝ ΙΔΡΥΜΑ" (National Foundation) on the centrepiece

1932 HJ Potsdam Badge - Silvered zinc alloy

Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I Archive the reverse of the hand(Croce "Fidel et Virtuti" detta "di Mentana"). In silver nickel, type I (official type), unmarked, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, incorrect but period ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Mentana Cross was instituted by Pope Pius IX in commemoration of the Battle of Mentana, and the other battles that were fought to protect Rome against Garibaldi. The Cross was