Vatican, Papal States. An Order of St. Gregory, Commander, c.1890 Auction Archive 2 produced by the U

2 produced by the U

constructed of a silvered zink alloy reinforced with a partial magnetic metal core

minor flecking of the enamels and wear of the gilt

the collars in ornately-patterned gold-coloured bullion wire and red wool

and unpredictable patterns of conflict

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of St. Gregory, Commander, c.1890 Auction Archive 2 produced by the U(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted September 1 1831. A finely manufactured badge in silver gilt, presenting a red enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials and a hand etched frame, with the central medallion featuring a blue enamelled field with a superimposed gilt bust of St. Gregory, surrounded in a gilt ring inscribed S GREGORTUS MAGNUS, the reverse features the inscription PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE (For God and Ruler) on a blue enamelled field,