Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Civil Merit, Iii Class Knight Auction enamel chipping on the obverse

enamel chipping on the obverse centrepiece ring)

in fine condition Footnote: From the collection of approximately 900 German buckles accumulated by John R

silvery-aluminum wire threads

"DEFENCE") privately engraved in large block capitals

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Civil Merit, Iii Class Knight Auction enamel chipping on the obverse(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. In silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident in on one oak leaf on the right side of the wreath, otherwise the enamels are intact, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was established on