Papal Lateran Cross

Lateran Cross
Croce Lateranense
TypeThree degree medal (Gold, Silver, and Bronze)[1]
Awarded forSupport for the restoration of the Lateran Basilica[2]
Presented byVatican City Cathedral chapter of the Archbasilica of Saint John Lateran with authorisation of the Holy See
StatusObsolete
EstablishedFebruary 18, 1903[2]
Last awarded1977[2]
Ribbon of the Lateran Cross
Precedence
Next (higher)Benemerenti Medal
EquivalentJerusalem Pilgrim's Cross
Lauretan Cross

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.

  1. ^ Antiques A to Z, HOLY SEE or VATICAN ORDERS - DECORATIONS - MEDALS
  2. ^ a b c Jörg C. Steiner. "Das Ehrenkreuz der Erzbasilika St. Johann vom Lateran". www.ordenskunde.info (in German). Retrieved 2015-10-31.