KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE ORDER OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT, ORDER OF THE HOLY SEE, MILITARY TITLE. Second half of the 19th century. 32260-1
KNIGHT'S CROSS OF THE ORDER OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT, ORDER OF THE HOLY SEE, MILITARY TITLE. Second half of the 19th century. 32260-1
Cross with five double-ray scarlet enameled arms with blue enameled gold centers: obverse with the effigy of Saint Gregory with a gold ribbon marked "ST GREGORIUS MAGNUS"; reverse bearing the inscription "PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE" with a gold ribbon marked "GREGORIUS XVI P. M. ANNO 1". Ø 3.5 cm.
Cross topped with an articulated trophy of arms in gilded metal.
Total height 4.8 cm.
Scarlet silk ribbon bordered by two yellow ribbons.
France.
Italy Holy See, Second half of the 19th century.
Very good condition.
HISTORY:
Created by Pope Gregory XVI on 1/9/1831, this Order was originally intended to honor the citizens of the Papal States as well as foreigners who participated in the defense of these States. There are two distinct models differing by the motif surmounting the cross: a military model (on the left) featuring an old-style trophy of arms and a civilian model (on the right) consisting of a crown of olive branches. This Order has four classes (Knight, Commander, Commander with plaque, and Grand Cross).
This order was awarded with a military title to the officers of the French troops from the two expeditions (1849 and 1869) that liberated Rome occupied by the Garibaldians, as well as to the officers of the Papal troops who defended the Papal States from 1830 to 1870.
Rewarded merits: services to the Church, outstanding works, support for the Holy See, exemplary reputation in a community or country.
Famous recipients: Marshal Lyautey, Jean-Luc Marion, Édouard Branly, G.K. Chesterton, Roy E. Disney (nephew of Walt Disney), Bob Hope.
Number of current recipients: 17,000.
Cross with five double-ray scarlet enameled arms with blue enameled gold centers: obverse with the effigy of Saint Gregory with a gold ribbon marked "ST GREGORIUS MAGNUS"; reverse bearing the inscription "PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE" with a gold ribbon marked "GREGORIUS XVI P. M. ANNO 1". Ø 3.5 cm.
Cross topped with an articulated trophy of arms in gilded metal.
Total height 4.8 cm.
Scarlet silk ribbon bordered by two yellow ribbons.
France.
Italy Holy See, Second half of the 19th century.
Very good condition.
HISTORY:
Created by Pope Gregory XVI on 1/9/1831, this Order was originally intended to honor the citizens of the Papal States as well as foreigners who participated in the defense of these States. There are two distinct models differing by the motif surmounting the cross: a military model (on the left) featuring an old-style trophy of arms and a civilian model (on the right) consisting of a crown of olive branches. This Order has four classes (Knight, Commander, Commander with plaque, and Grand Cross).
This order was awarded with a military title to the officers of the French troops from the two expeditions (1849 and 1869) that liberated Rome occupied by the Garibaldians, as well as to the officers of the Papal troops who defended the Papal States from 1830 to 1870.
Rewarded merits: services to the Church, outstanding works, support for the Holy See, exemplary reputation in a community or country.
Famous recipients: Marshal Lyautey, Jean-Luc Marion, Édouard Branly, G.K. Chesterton, Roy E. Disney (nephew of Walt Disney), Bob Hope.
Number of current recipients: 17,000.
Price :
500,00 €
| Destination | Envoi recommandé | Envoi Recommandé + Express |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping France | 9,00 € | 30,00 € |
| Shipping Europe | 17,00 € | 50,00 € |
| Shipping world | 30,00 € | 70,00 € |
Insurance (1%) :
5,00 €
Reference :
32260-1
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An authenticity certificate of the item including the description published on the site, the period, the sale price, accompanied by one or more color photographs is automatically provided for any item priced over 130 euros. Below this price, each certificate is charged 5 euros.
Only items sold by me are subject to an authenticity certificate, I do not provide any expert reports for items sold by third parties (colleagues or collectors).