Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Knight, C.1935 Auction before surrendering to American forces

before surrendering to American forces at the war’s conclusion

with a machine embroidered tri-colour (black

a Bavarian State Red Cross Association Medal for Merit in Wartime

completing at each end in a striking gold bullion wire fringe

Bridges was sent to the Far East and drafted to the Depot Ship H

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Knight, C.1935 Auction before surrendering to American forcesA silver gilt, red enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, displaying a Gold bust of St. Gregory, measuring 48. 52mm (w) x 68. 44 mm (h) to top of laurel suspension, 26. 7 grams, silver hallmarked on the reverse of laurels 800, illegible makers initials, on period ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was instituted on September 1, 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI and awarded for loyalty and service to the