Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Newly Listed Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich

Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV

directly below the eagle is written KUBAN in block capital letters

5 mm x 53 mm inclusive of wreath suspension

43 mm x 52

Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Newly Listed Instituted 1885 by Prince HeinrichIn silver gilt, measuring 43. 5 mm (w) x 49 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced suspension, original ribbon, 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 the men and women who had made a significant contribution to the success of the jubilee and the associated Vatican Exposition. It was made a permanent distinction