A Vatican Pro Ecclesia Et Pontiface, Silver Grade Cross, Cased, Pope St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) Period (1903-1914) Hold brown threading remaining on the

brown threading remaining on the reverse from previous uniform attachment

16mm x 27mm

and one for the War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords

US Navy planes from the USS Hornet initially attacked the unmarked ship on the 14th

A Vatican Pro Ecclesia Et Pontiface, Silver Grade Cross, Cased, Pope St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) Period (1903-1914) Hold brown threading remaining on theVatican; Silver, unmarked, 32. 5 mm, original ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Papal coat of arms of St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto, 1903 1914) on the lid, maker marked "TANFANI ROMA" on the inside lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, scuffed exterior, warped lid, case fine.