Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory In Gold, I Class Grand Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) died

Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) died of his wounds

but just after taking off the plane developed technical issues and crashed

No medals were issued after the Soviet invasion of 1940 until Estonia regained its independence in 1991

Decoration for Outstanding Merit to the Country Defence League

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory In Gold, I Class Grand Cross, C.1900 Newly Listed Canadian Infantry (Saskatchewan Regiment) died(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. In 18K Gold with red, blue and green enamels, weighing 28 grams, measuring 56 mm (w) x 80 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident on one of the green enamelled leaves on the obverse of the wreath, otherwise the enamels are intact, image of St. Gregory slightly loose on the obverse centrepiece, replacement modern sash, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order