Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Grand Cross Star United Republic of in gilded tombac brass

in gilded tombac brass

the son of Archibald McNiven and Mary McNiven of Renton

but for the Silver Star and Bronze Star Medal awarded for his duties as a Forward Air Controller with the 6150th Tactical Control Squadron prior to his last flight

measuring 27 mm (w) x 22

an Honorable Service Lapel Button (AKA Honorable Service Lapel Pin) (bronze gilt

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Grand Cross Star United Republic of in gilded tombac brass(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