Vatican. An 1850'S Gold Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit; Officer's Cross Auction mounted to suspension bar with

mounted to suspension bar with swing bar pinback as worn by veteran

in gilt metal

5 mm (w) x 66 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

the reverse with a central inscription of “FÜR EHRENVOLLE FÜNFZIG DIENSTES JAHRE” (“FOR AN HONOURABLE FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE”) within an oak leaf wreath

1936 he was awarded the Air Gunner’s Badge for his service in the Luftwaffe during Germany’s involvement in Spain during civil war in that country

Vatican. An 1850'S Gold Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit; Officer's Cross Auction mounted to suspension bar withCross in GOLD with red and blue enamels, weighing 11. 6 grams inclusive of its ribbon, hallmarked on the ring, 34. 8 mm x 58. 5 mm inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, original ribbon with a white ceramic button attachment sewn in place on the reverse, intact enamels, extremely fine. Accompanied by a Photograph of an Officer (black and white, wearing the Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great on his left breast, along with two other awards,