Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Knight, C.1935 Auction 14 mm x 25 mm

14 mm x 25 mm (inclusive of crown suspension)

the men had not been paid in months

before surrendering to American forces at the war’s conclusion

light contact marks from age

The tunic measures approximately 380 mm across the shoulders

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Knight, C.1935 Auction 14 mm x 25 mmA silver gilt, red enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, displaying a Gold bust of St. Gregory, measuring 48. 52mm (w) x 68. 44 mm (h) to top of laurel suspension, 26. 7 grams, silver hallmarked on the reverse of laurels 800, illegible makers initials, on period ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was instituted on September 1, 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI and awarded for loyalty and service to the