Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Grand Cross Star United Republic of A King Ludwig Cross certificate

A King Ludwig Cross certificate

a patriarchal cross featuring intricate red enamel works

measuring 27 mm (w) x 22

which lay in front of the approaching Americans

exterior leatherette hinge perfectly intact

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Grand Cross Star United Republic of A King Ludwig Cross certificate(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted September 1 1831. The Breast Star features an eight point silver star with clusters of five faceted rays, with a superimposed central red enamelled Maltese cross with ball finials, the central medallion features the bust of St. Gregory in silver gilt in the center, surrounded by the inscription S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, the reverse presents a single vertical pin, the center is marked TANFANI & BERTARELLI, measures