Vatican Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Gold Cross I Class Pope John XXIII 1958 1963 Boxed by Tamfani & Bertarelli

Vatican: Medal "Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" Cross, 
1st Class, "gold" (gilt), with its button hole lapel 
pin, together with its envelope, in its box of issue 
by Tanfani & Bertarelli in Rome. 
With the Papal Coat of Arms of Pope John XXIII 
(1958-1963) 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 WW2, Papacy John XXIII (1958-1963)

Item 100% original - ribbon, lapel pin, envelope, 
box original

Condition as on the photos: The leather at the 
hinge of the box is torn (due to use). The lid 
remains in its place by the inner lining of the 
box and opens-closes normally.

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