Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of reverse illustrating the Academy's buildings

reverse illustrating the Academy's buildings with inscriptions

the photo measuring 97 mm x 136 mm and mounted to a white panelled card with a coat-of-arms

Footnote: Only 2962 of this particular piece awarded

chipping evident in the white enamels on the tip of multiple star points on both sides

the arms are white enamel with black enamel borders

Vatican, Papal State. A Cross Of Mentana, Knight, 1867 United Republic of reverse illustrating the Academy's buildingsSilver 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