Vatican, Papal States. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St.gregorius, Grand Cross, By A. Tanfani, C.1875 United Republic of Pup’s last documented involvement with

Pup’s last documented involvement with the SS occured on 10 April 1945

Constructed of fine quality red wine colored velvet fabric

Constructed of a bronzed metal alloy

sheltering them from possible prosecution as Nazi collaborators

crazing on the tab

Vatican, Papal States. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St.gregorius, Grand Cross, By A. Tanfani, C.1875 United Republic of Pup’s last documented involvement with(Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni). Instituted 1831. Eight pointed silver star, obverse centre in Gold presenting a superposed enameled red Maltese Cross with ball finials, the centre with an affixed portrait of St. Gregorius on an enameled blue background, surrounded by inscription S GREGORIUS MAGNUS, reverse with flat pin assembly, marked by early makers cartouche of A. Tanfani, measuring 79. 2 mm (w) x 78. 6mm (h), with minor toned silver on the star,