Vatican. A Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross Auction This award is distinctive in

This award is distinctive in that the star may be worn on all ceremonial occasions by the direct heirs of the recipient through future generations

scuffing and paint droplets on the obverse

almost all chromolithographed

nice detail near extremely fine

Vatican. A Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross Auction This award is distinctive in(Signum Sacri Itineris Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1901. In bronze, measuring 42. 7 mm (w) x 48 mm (h) inclusive of its integral suspension, original ribbon suspended from a hanger inscribed "JERUSALEM" with pinback, extremely fine. Footnote: The Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross was established by Pope Leo XIII on May 2, 1901, to honour and to endorse pilgrimage to the Holy Places of Christianity in Palestine. Today, it is an honour awarded in the name