Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I GTRexclude without significant signs of age

without significant signs of age or wear

Post-WWI saw two more rank changes: Commissioned Gunner (circa 1920) and Lieutenant (March 14

Commemorative Medal (in bronze

two hole punched at the left

The exterior shell

Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I GTRexclude without significant signs of age(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