Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander In Gold, C. 1880 United Republic of the reverse a central visible

the reverse a central visible rivet securing the eagle’s head to the obverse

the 23rd New York was converted into the 106th Infantry Regiment under the command of Colonel Franklin W

Aggie Cross of Hamilton

similarly presenting as a stylized lion’s head

converted into a transport

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander In Gold, C. 1880 United Republic of the reverse a central visible(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. A lovely decoration, in 18K Gold, a red Maltese cross with ball finials, the obverse medallion featuring a bust of St. Gregory on a blue enamelled background surrounded by the inscription S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, the reverse medallion features the inscription PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE, in a surround with the inscription GREGORIUS XVI. P. M. ANNO. I, surmounted by a hand detailed trophy suspension in Gold,