Vatican, Papal States. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St.gregorius, Grand Cross, By A. Tanfani, C.1875 United Republic of Constructed of fine quality red

Constructed of fine quality red wine colored velvet fabric

or for special merits to the Crown

sheltering them from possible prosecution as Nazi collaborators

passed away in 1861 when Yabsley was not quite 10 years old

A 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games Competitor's Badge - In bronze and enamels

Vatican, Papal States. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St.gregorius, Grand Cross, By A. Tanfani, C.1875 United Republic of Constructed of fine quality red(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,