Vatican, City State. Two Awards & Decorations Archive during 1946 - 1948 period

during 1946 - 1948 period

eighty-four men perished near the island of Formosa

the five RCAF crewmembers of RAF Lancaster KB-834

presenting minor oxidation in the crown and the reverse medallion

maker marked "J & CO" (Joseph Jennens & Company

Vatican, City State. Two Awards & Decorations Archive during 1946 - 1948 period"Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice" (for Church and Pontiff) Cross, 2nd Class Silver Grade(in silver, measuring 42. 5 mm (w) x 46. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally pierced integral suspension, light tarnishing, original ribbon, extremely fine. Accompanied by a ribbon for the miniature but without the miniature cross, in their hardshelled case of issue, Vatican coat of arms on the lid, maker marked "TANFANI & BERTARELLI ROMA" on the inside lid, wear evident