Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Newly Listed directly below the eagle is

directly below the eagle is written KUBAN in block capital letters

The Order was established as a Spanish honorary Order to reward Spanish and foreign citizens who rendered meritorious services within the fields of education

Royal Air Force for a Distinguished Flying Medal: "This N

Private Cruise returned to England on March 22

July 6th 1944 he served with the 106th SS signal division until the end of the war

Vatican. A "Pro Ecclesia Et Pontifice" (For Church And Pontiff) Cross, I Class Gold Grade Newly Listed directly below the eagle isIn 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