Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity within a laurel wreath and

within a laurel wreath and above an inscription of “VIRTUTE” (“VIRTUE”)

triple-slotted and secured by a brass post

SS-Brigadeführer and Generalmajor of the Waffen-SS

As a despatch runner he won the Military Medal for his services on the Ypres Salient on 13/14 June 1916

Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade certificate_of_authenticity within a laurel wreath andIn 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