Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory In Gold, I Class Grand Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude dated to November 13

dated to November 13

maker marked “L & M” for (Lind & Meyrer

During the pursuit to the Arno River

insignia in excellent condition

1916 and taken on strength at Sandgate

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory In Gold, I Class Grand Cross, C.1900 GTRexclude dated to November 13(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