| Jerusalem Cross Signum Sacri Itineris Hierosolymitani | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Obverse of the decoration (silver) | |
| Type | Three degree medal (Gold, Silver and Bronze) |
| Awarded for | Support for Christian holy sites during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land |
| Country |  Holy See |
| Presented by | the Franciscan Custodian of the Holy Land for the Holy See |
| Eligibility | Practicing Catholics |
| Status | Currently awarded |
| Established | 2 May 1901 |
 Ribbon of the decoration | |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Benemerenti medal |
| Related | Papal Lateran Cross |
The Jerusalem Pilgrim's Cross (Latin: Signum Sacri Itineris Hierosolymitani) is an honour of the Holy See awarded in the name of the Pope as a recognition of merit to pilgrims to the Holy Land.[1]
The decoration is worn on the left side of the chest. It should not be worn except in religious solemnities, processions, pilgrimages, or in the presence of the Pope.[1]
- ^ a b "The decoration created by Leon XIII for the Holy Land Pilgrims". www.custodia.org. Gerusalemme - San Salvatore Convento Francescano St. Saviour's Monastery. Archived from the original on 17 November 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2015.