Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander In Gold, C. 1880 Auction maker marked "ZUKOV" (Zukov of

maker marked "ZUKOV" (Zukov of Prague) and marked "925" (silver) on the reverse of the medal

black satin lined inside lid with a sticker affixed inscribed "Order of St

The two of us went on and identified an English machine gun nest

the catch is missing and the wreath demonstrates moderate loss of finish throughout

the side of which is impressed with the crowned initials G

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander In Gold, C. 1880 Auction maker marked "ZUKOV" (Zukov of(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. A lovely decoration, in 18K Gold, a red Maltese cross with ball finials, the obverse medallion featuring a bust of St. Gregory on a blue enamelled background surrounded by the inscription S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, the reverse medallion features the inscription PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE, in a surround with the inscription GREGORIUS XVI. P. M. ANNO. I, surmounted by a hand detailed trophy suspension in Gold,