Vatican, City State. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Hold Dritte Stufe” embossed in black

Dritte Stufe” embossed in black ink

After Bamberg's death

second he listed his father Friedrich

both pinned with mis-matched magnetic metal political uniform buttons

Vatican, City State. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Hold Dritte Stufe” embossed in black(Decorazioni "Pro ecclesia et pontifice"). Three piece construction, in silver gilt, measuring 42. 2 mm (w) x 45. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, scattered gilt wear evident on the obverse, very light contact overall, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Cross was instituted by Pope Leo XIII on July 17, 1888, in memory of his golden jubilee in holy orders and was awarded to