Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I GTRexclude without significant signs of age

without significant signs of age or wear

maker marked "100" (Rudolf Wächtler & Lange) on the pin

Post-WWI saw two more rank changes: Commissioned Gunner (circa 1920) and Lieutenant (March 14

six Canada Shoulder Titles

consisting of yellow embroidery in the form of a cogwheel with a mine superimposed on top of the cogwheel

Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I GTRexclude without significant signs of age(Croce "Fidel et Virtuti" detta "di Mentana"). In silver nickel, type I (official type), unmarked, measuring 41. 7 mm (w) x 49. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced ball suspension, incorrect but period ribbon, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Mentana 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