Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I GTRexclude maker marked "100" (Rudolf Wächtler

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

The exterior shell

measuring 292 mm when folded

Commemorative Medal (in bronze

Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I GTRexclude maker marked "100" (Rudolf Wächtler(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