Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Knight, for Civil Merit, c. 1930 Province of China measuring 36 mm x 48

measuring 36 mm x 48 mm

with undisturbed material beneath the side walls and folds of the crown providing a striking contrast

1944 and completing his basic training on April 8

After ten days at Shorncliffe

inscribed "PATRONA" at the left and "BAVARIAE" at the right

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Knight, for Civil Merit, c. 1930 Province of China measuring 36 mm x 48(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted September 1 1831. Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a Maltese Cross with ball finials, the obverse with a central blue enameled circular disc bearing the leftward facing bust of St. Gregory, circumscribed Gregorius Magnus in capitalized lettering, the reverse with a similar central blue enameled circular disc inscribed Pro Deo et Principe (For God and Ruler) in capitalized lettering, circumscribed