Vatican, Papal States. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St.gregorius, Grand Cross, By A. Tanfani, C.1875 United Republic of Constructed of fine quality red

Constructed of fine quality red wine colored velvet fabric

Black celluloid plates incorporate a pebbled finish and come with eleven rows of silvered wire in a braided pattern

WWI 78th Infantry Battalion Cap Badge CEF - Blackened brass

dark patina

passed away in 1861 when Yabsley was not quite 10 years old

Vatican, Papal States. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St.gregorius, Grand Cross, By A. Tanfani, C.1875 United Republic of Constructed of fine quality red(Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni). Instituted 1831. Eight pointed silver star, obverse centre in Gold presenting a superposed enameled red Maltese Cross with ball finials, the centre with an affixed portrait of St. Gregorius on an enameled blue background, surrounded by inscription S GREGORIUS MAGNUS, reverse with flat pin assembly, marked by early makers cartouche of A. Tanfani, measuring 79. 2 mm (w) x 78. 6mm (h), with minor toned silver on the star,