Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on a loop for suspension

on a loop for suspension (unmarked) - with a period original ribbon

and minor fraying

Accompanied by its 27

Smith) Naming is officially impressed

constructed of non-magnetic silvered metal and enamels

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac on a loop for suspension(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red and blue enamels, each of the eight points of the cross exhibiting a ball finial, surmounted by a trophy of arms in silver gilt, unmarked, measuring 57 mm (w) x 97 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red dimpled exterior, Vatican