Vatican WWI Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Gold Cross I Class Pope Leo XIII 1888 in Silver 800

Vatican: Medal "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" Cross, 
1st Class, "gold" (silver gilt, marked 800 for silver 
purity).
The decoration was established in 1888 by Pope 
Leo XIII, in 3 classes, to be awarded to those who 
had significant contribution on his Golden Jubilee 
and the Vatican Exposition. 
Since 1898 it is awarded to members of the 
Church (clergy) and civilians as a recognition of 
outstanding service to the Pope or the Catholic 
Church. 
A very well preserved example of the WW1 era!!

FULL SIZE

post WW1 1914 - 1918 -  pre WW2

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos 
GREAT ADDITION TO EVERY COLLECTION!
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