Mentana Cross, for Officers

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  • Mentana Cross, for Officers (with nickel silver) Obverse
  • Mentana Cross, for Officers (with nickel silver) Reverse

Attributes

  • country
    Vatican
  • date of institution
    November 14, 1867

History


This Cross was instituted by Pope Pius IX in commemoration of the Battle of Mentana, and the other battles that were fought to protect Rome against Garibaldi.

The Cross was awarded to Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and all other ranks of men in the Papal Army and French Corps who participated in these battles. 

The ribbon may be decorated with clasps associated with the battles in which the recipient participated, including "BAGNOREA," "VITERBO," "NEROLA," " ACQUAPENDENTE," " MONTE-LIBRETTI," " MONTE-ROTONDO," “ROMA,” and " MENTANA."

The Silver Cross (for Officers) is composed of silver and was awarded to higher ranking Officers. These crosses may have been manufactured privately.

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Versions

  • Price

    $350+ USD

  • Composition

    Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: FIDEI ET VIRTUITI PP PIUS IX 1867 Rev: HINC VICTORIA

  • Size

    40mm

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  • Price

    $400+ USD

  • Composition

    Nickel Silver

  • Inscription

    Obv: FIDEI ET VIRTUITI PP PIUS IX 1867 Rev: HINC VICTORIA

  • Size

    41mm

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