Vatican, Papal State. A Jubilee Cross of 1925, in Case Archive CAPE COLONY all attached

CAPE COLONY all attached

circumscribed by “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914/15” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914/15”)

25" censor's stamp

the obverse overlaid across the three and nine o’clock arms with crossed swords

51 mm x 51

Vatican, Papal State. A Jubilee Cross of 1925, in Case Archive CAPE COLONY all attachedInstituted 1925. In silver gilt, a blue and white enamel cross with decorative tips on each arm, fleur de lis in each arm, surmounted by the symbol of the Vatican, measures 45. 78 mm (w) x 61. 2 mm (h), weighs 22. 66 grams (including ribbon), enamels intact, dark patina, original ribbon, in very fine condition. Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior with the Papal Insignia in the lid, interior with red silk and red velvet,