Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed 8 mm (h) and 35

8 mm (h) and 35

He was promoted to Major with the 11th Infantry on April 26

a slotted purple felt medal bed

with chipping evident to the reverse blue medallion

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed 8 mm (h) and 35(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. Cross insignia in silver gilt with red and blue enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each of the star points with five faceted rays between each star point, measuring 84 mm (w) x 83. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, reverse cartouche reattached, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was established on September 1, 1831, by