Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Commander in Gold, by Tanfani, c.1900 Auction and sheet metal hinge

and sheet metal hinge

94mm (h – inclusive of integral ball suspension)

with an integral loop connecting to a clasp of crossed swords and a period original ribbon

The upper left sleeve has a red

the obverse medallion presenting the inscription “FIA” surrounded by a white ring inscribed “Integritati et Merito”

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Commander in Gold, by Tanfani, c.1900 Auction and sheet metal hinge(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted September 1 1831. Civil Division. A finely manufactured badge in 18K Gold, presenting a red enamelled Maltese Cross with ball finials and a hand etched frame, with the central medallion featuring a blue enamelled field with a superimposed Gold bust of St. Gregory, surrounded in a Gold ring inscribed S GREGORTUS MAGNUS, the reverse features the inscription PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE (For God and Ruler) on a blue