Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction scattered gilt wear and green

scattered gilt wear and green oxidation evident

as in this example

Mary Roache of Port Hope

remains better than very fine

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction scattered gilt wear and green(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