Vatican, City State. Two Awards & Decorations Hold surrounded by sixteen six-sided stars

surrounded by sixteen six-sided stars

earning the Oak Leaves in October 1940

held in place by a butterfly clip-style clasp fitting through the interior of the cap

furious attacks of the enemy followed

A Miniature Khedive's Sudan Medal Pairing - Fine period strikings from an old miniature collection

Vatican, City State. Two Awards & Decorations Hold surrounded by sixteen six-sided stars"Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (for Church and Pontiff) Cross, 2nd Class Silver Grade(in silver, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced integral suspension, light tarnishing, original ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by a ribbon for the miniature but without the miniature cross, in their hardshelled case of issue, Vatican coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "TANFANI & BERTARELLI ROMA" on the inside lid, wear evident