A Vatican Pro Ecclesia Et Pontiface, Silver Grade Cross, Cased, Pope St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) Period (1903-1914) Auction (military service book) Date of

(military service book) Date of item: 1937/1943

and killed in action 27 April 1944 near Fere-en-Tardenois

he played an exemplary role in composing the many nationalistic difficulties in the allocation of war correspondents to ensure proportional representation and the establishment of equitable quotas throughout operations on the Continent

on original War Ribbon

with decoration on ribbon

A Vatican Pro Ecclesia Et Pontiface, Silver Grade Cross, Cased, Pope St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) Period (1903-1914) Auction (military service book) Date ofVatican; 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.