Fidei et Virtuti

Cross Fidei et Virtuti
Cross of Mentana
Typeone degree medal
Awarded forParticipation in the campaign against Garibaldi's volunteers in 1867
Presented by The Holy See
EligibilityFrench and Papal troops
StatusObsolete
EstablishedNovember 14, 1867
Ribbon of the Cross Fidei et Virtuti
Precedence
Next (higher)Benemerenti medal
EquivalentMedal Pro Petri Sede

The Cross Fidei et Virtuti, also referred to as Cross of Mentana, was a decoration for military merit bestowed by the Holy See during the Italian unification.