Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Knight, C.1935 Archive both opening with horizontal flaps

both opening with horizontal flaps with reinforced buttonholes meeting wooden buttons

obverse depicts central leftward-facing profile of Tsar Nicholas II

early fine quality badge in tombac

where British and Canadian forces experienced much lower rates of casualty by leading their attack on German lines with armour than did the Americans

Germany (Bavaria)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Knight, C.1935 Archive both opening with horizontal flapsA 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