Vatican. Equestrian. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Iii Class, Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli, C.1920

(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. Civil Division. In silver gilt with red and blue enamels, each of the eight points of the cross exhibiting a ball finial, surmounted by a wreath in silver gilt with red and green enamels, maker marked "TANFANI BERTARELLI" beside a large "A" on the reverse of the wreath, measuring 56 mm (w) x 83.5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident in the green enamels at the upper tip of the right branch of the wreath, otherwise, the enamels are intact, original shortened ribbon with white plastic buttons sewn in place at either end of the reverse, near extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, wooden-framed, Vatican coat-of-arms on the lid, maker marked "TANFANI & BERTARELLI PIAZZA DELLA MINERVA ROMA" on the white satin inside lid, white felt covered raised platform with a slightly recessed disk-shaped medal bed for the badge, white cloth-lined base, push release catch, single-hinged, measuring 112 mm (w) x 157 mm (d) x 30 mm (h), the white felt platform exhibiting light soiling, scuffing and soiling present on the bottom, case very fine.

Footnote: The Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was instituted on September 1, 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI and awarded for loyalty and service to the Holy See, in four grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander and Knight, in Civil and Military Divisions.