Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli certificate_of_authenticity an early cross

an early cross

measuring 70 mm (w) x 70 mm (h)

on a magnetic metal ribbon backer with a horizontal pinback

on a loop for suspension (unmarked) from its mint period original ribbon

marked "Liefergemeinschaft Pforzheimer Jnnungen"

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli certificate_of_authenticity an early cross(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