Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction with a black suede strap

with a black suede strap stamped on the interior “BRUMER CORJAM”

scattered gilt wear and green oxidation evident

the suspension loop maker marked with Präsidialkanzlei code “4” for Steinhauer & Lück

Observer Badge - June 3

remains better than very fine

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction with a black suede strap(Ordine Equestre di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted on 1 September 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI. An eight pointed faceted star in silver, each arm composed of a cluster of five individual rays, obverse centre consisting of a red enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, centre medallion is blue and portrays Saint Gregory, surround inscribed S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, centre reverse features a vertical banjo style pin, barrel hinge, and broad wire catch, makers