Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Civil Merit, Iii Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity marked "800" (silver) on the

marked "800" (silver) on the ring

with very pleasing toning

which would have made him eighteen years old upon enlistment

When he died in 1978

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Civil Merit, Iii Class Knight certificate_of_authenticity marked "800" (silver) on the(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. In silver gilt with red, blue and green enamels, measuring 33. 5 mm (w) x 55. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, chipping evident in on one oak leaf on the right side of the wreath, otherwise the enamels are intact, original triangular ribbon with hook and eye, safety pin attachment, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great was established on