Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great, II. Class Knight Commander for Civil Merit, c. 1930 certificate_of_authenticity 1946 and for his Second

1946 and for his Second World War service

a cross pattée in gilt bronze

minor loss of finish is evident and the lower left side of the swastika demonstrates a narrow depression with slight perforations to the edges (possibly indicative of an inaccurate initial attempt to cut out the rifle)

and a Letter Addressed to His Parents from the Decorations and Medals Branch (inscribed in black typewriter face "Mr

rim bears the serial number "M

Vatican, Papal State. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great, II. Class Knight Commander for Civil Merit, c. 1930 certificate_of_authenticity 1946 and for his Second(Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted September 1st, 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