Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction Archive In November 1916

In November 1916

joining them in the field on January 11

The certificate states that Oberkanonier (Senior Gunner) Ernst Heller of Artillery Regiment 4 was wounded on November 29

frame of the shield and the wings in silvered bullion wire in various textures

31mm (x 60mm including crown suspension)

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction Archive In November 1916(Ordine Equestre di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted on 1 September 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI. An eight pointed faceted star in silver, each arm composed of a cluster of five individual rays, obverse centre consisting of a red enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, centre medallion is blue and portrays Saint Gregory, surround inscribed S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, centre reverse features a vertical banjo style pin, barrel hinge, and broad wire catch, makers