Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal; 1St Class 1903-1914 Hold with orange piping

with orange piping

deeming it essential “…that the infantry must be carried in bullet-proof and splinter-proof vehicles to the actual objectives

one clasp: Relief of Chitral 1895

53 Base in 5 Group as a Gunnery leader

Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice Medal; 1St Class 1903-1914 Hold with orange pipingPro Ecclesia et Pontifice (for Church and Pontiff) Medal, 1st Class, Cased, St. Pius X Period (1903 1914) Silver gilt, 42. 3 mm, original ribbon, gilt wear and tarnish marks overall, very fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, coat of arms of St. Pius X on the lid, marked with the Papal coat of arms and maker marked "A TANTANI ROMA" on the inside white satin lid, soiled recessed medal bed, scuffed and worn exterior, case fair. Footnote: The Pro