Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed measuring 86 cm

measuring 86 cm

die-stamped silver Thailand coat-of-arms affixed to the lid

103 and marked MTX

These shoulder straps indicate the rank of an SS-Scharfuhrer serving with the Artillery

We had not gone very far when the firing commenced again in our front

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Grand Cross Star Newly Listed measuring 86 cm(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted September 1 1831. The Breast Star features an eight point silver star with clusters of five faceted rays, with a superimposed central red enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, the central medallion features the bust of St. Gregory in silver gilt in the center, surrounded by the inscription S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, the center is marked TANFANI & BERTARELLI, measures