Vatican WWI WWII Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Gold Cross I Class Pope Pius XI 1922 1939 Boxed by Marschall

Vatican: Medal "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" Cross, 
1st Class, "gold" (gilt), in its box of issue by the 
House of Marschall in Vienna, with the Papal Coat 
of Arms of Pope Pius XI (1922-1939) on the lid. 
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!!

FULL SIZE

post WW1 1914 - 1918 -  pre WW2

Item 100% original - ribbon, box original

Condition as on the photos 

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