issued on 19 September 1942 confirming the award was bestowed the previous day
Following the Japanese surrender in 1945
with silver finish nearly completely intact
Victory Medal (2137689 PTE
with a central depiction of a sea mine exploding
Vatican, City State. A Mentana Cross, Type I Newly Listed issued on 19 September 1942(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