Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory In Gold, I Class Grand Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude The thick reddish-brown leather washer

The thick reddish-brown leather washer at the crossguard junction remains intact

Large and small commission as Captain dated 30 June 1931

inscribed in Latin "CECIDERE AB ORIGINEPRIMA

machine-gun and anti-tank and was equipped with eight 3-inch (76 mm) mortars

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory In Gold, I Class Grand Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude The thick reddish-brown leather washer(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. In 18K Gold with red, blue and green enamels, weighing 28 grams, measuring 56 mm (w) x 80 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident on one of the green enamelled leaves on the obverse of the wreath, otherwise the enamels are intact, image of St. Gregory slightly loose on the obverse centrepiece, replacement modern sash, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order