Papal Lateran Cross
Medal for recognition of merit bestowed by the Catholic Church / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Lateran Cross (Italian: Croce Lateranense) is a medal for recognition of merit. It was bestowed by the Cathedral chapter of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran with authorisation of the Holy See.
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Lateran Cross Croce Lateranense | |
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Type | Three degree medal (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)[1] |
Awarded for | Support for the restoration of the Lateran Basilica[2] |
Presented by | Cathedral chapter of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran with authorisation of the Holy See |
Status | Obsolete |
Established | February 18, 1903[2] |
Last awarded | 1977[2] |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Benemerenti Medal |
Equivalent | Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross Lauretan Cross |
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