A Vatican Pro Ecclesia Et Pontiface, Silver Grade Cross, Cased, Pope St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) Period (1903-1914) Auction Cliff was later transferred to

Cliff was later transferred to the 80th Battery

and killed in action 27 April 1944 near Fere-en-Tardenois

with decoration on ribbon

(military service book) Date of item: 1937/1943

on original War Ribbon

A Vatican Pro Ecclesia Et Pontiface, Silver Grade Cross, Cased, Pope St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto) Period (1903-1914) Auction Cliff was later transferred toVatican; Silver, unmarked, 32. 5 mm, original ribbon, dark patina, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, Papal coat of arms of St. Pius X (Giuseppe Sarto, 1903 1914) on the lid, maker marked "TANFANI ROMA" on the inside lid, lightly soiled recessed medal bed, scuffed exterior, warped lid, case fine.