Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander In Gold, C. 1880 Buy Now bearing a number of marks

bearing a number of marks indicating possible postwar issue to a highly-decorated veteran

measuring 65 mm x 77 mm

the center features a large eight point silver gilt star overlaid with the red enamelled cross potent on top

a German School Festival badge

A very well preserved example of circa 1880's issue Bavarian Military House Order of St

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander In Gold, C. 1880 Buy Now bearing a number of marks(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,