Vatican WW2 Lateran Cross 1st Class Gold 1903 MINI

VATICAN: Miniature of the Lateran Cross 
"Gold (bronze gilt)", 1st Class. 
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.
This is a post WW2, 2nd type of the Cross, 
with the adjoining circle.

MINIATURE SIZE

post WW2 1945

Item 100% original - ribbon original

Condition as on the photos

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