Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction Archive joining them in the field

joining them in the field on January 11

The certificate states that Oberkanonier (Senior Gunner) Ernst Heller of Artillery Regiment 4 was wounded on November 29

31mm (x 60mm including crown suspension)

and reads as follows: "For gallantry and devotion to duty in the construction of a pontoon and trestle bridge over the Canal du Nord and Agache river at Sains Marquion during the battle on 28th September

and is commemorated on page 268 of the First World War Book of Remembrance

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction Archive joining them in the field(Ordine Equestre di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted on 1 September 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI. An eight pointed faceted star in silver, each arm composed of a cluster of five individual rays, obverse centre consisting of a red enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, centre medallion is blue and portrays Saint Gregory, surround inscribed S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, centre reverse features a vertical banjo style pin, barrel hinge, and broad wire catch, makers