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NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The shied of the15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni, is shown here by a Carabiniere in the deposit of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) together with other religious artifacts recovered after months of investigations, in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.

The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.

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NAPLES, ITALY - 29 SEPTEMBER 2017: The shied of the15th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni, is shown here by a Carabiniere in the deposit of the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural eritiage, or CCTPC) together with other religious artifacts recovered after months of investigations, in Naples, Italy, on September 29th 2017.<br /> <br /> The 14th century statue of Saint Michael Archangel, stolen from the church of Monteroduni in January 2016, is among more than 100 stolen valuable religious artifacts worth more than 7 million euros recovered by the Commando Carabinieri Tutela Patrimonio Culturale (Command of Carabinieri for the Safeguard of Cultural Heritage), or CCTPC. The operation was led by Paolo Albano, prosecutor of Isernia. It was returned to the church and population of Monteoroduni after several months of investigation.