Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St.gregory The Great In Gold, Commander, C.1865 GTRexclude with approximately 45% of the

with approximately 45% of the original gilt intact

Constructed of dark blue cloth with light gray stitching

closing with a brown bakelite button meeting a cotton loop

It was one of the few pitched battles of the Mediterranean campaign during the war

Sewn in place and suspended from the left armpit is a green rayon strap

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St.gregory The Great In Gold, Commander, C.1865 GTRexclude with approximately 45% of the(Ordine Equestre di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted on 1 September 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI. A red enameled Maltese cross in Gold with ball finials, obverse centre featuring the portrait of Saint Gregory in Gold on a blue enameled field, surrounded by a Gold band inscribed S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, reverse presents a hand etched design, reverse centre presents the Motto of the order PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE (For God and Prince), with a Gold surround with