Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of the cross is surmounted by

the cross is surmounted by a crown suspension

(Waffen-SS Tarn Insignien für Obersturmführer)

On 16 January 1944

A close friend

printed in black and yellow inks

Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of the cross is surmounted bySilver nickel cross bearing cross and Latin Hinc Victoria (translation: Hence Victory) in centerpiece on obverse, with reverse bearing Latin FIDEI ET VIRTUTI (translation: Loyal and meritorious) and bearing PP Pius IX 1867, measuring at 39. 82mm (w) x 47. 56mm (H) and weighing at 13. 7 grams, replacement ribbon, in extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Mentana Cross was was instituted on November 14, 1867 by Pope Pius IX, in commemoration of the