Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Grand Cross Star Auction McKillop at the far left

McKillop at the far left

Constructed of bronze with multi-coloured enamels

Rare badge

with the 11 o’clock sword loose

in good/worn condition

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Grand Cross Star Auction McKillop at the far left(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. Cross insignia in silver gilt with red and blue enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each of the star points with five faceted rays between each star point, measuring 84 mm (w) x 83. 8 mm (h), vertical pinback, intact enamels, reverse cartouche reattached, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was established on September 1, 1831, by