VATICAN: Lateran Cross "Gold (bronze gilt)",
1st Class with the respective lapel pin, in its
original box of issue.
The decoration was established in 1903 by
Pope Leo XIII, in 3 classes, to be awarded to
members of the Church (clergy) as a
recognition of merit.
It is named after the Basilica of St. John in
Lateran (Vatican Cathedral in Rome).
The medal has been crafted in a number of
designs: with or without an adjoining circle,
as well as a solid medal with a cross in relief.
The last award of the Cross was recorded in
1977.
The "gold" class example is very hard to
find especially boxed together with its
miniature.
This is a WW1 era example.
FULL SIZE
WW1 1914 1918
Item 100% original - ribbon, box original
Condition as on the photos
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