Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Knight, for Civil Merit, c. 1930 Province of China inscribed "PATRONA" at the left

inscribed "PATRONA" at the left and "BAVARIAE" at the right

with undisturbed material beneath the side walls and folds of the crown providing a striking contrast

A Mint Danzig Police Long Service Decoration

some photos are of civilian nature

measuring 36 mm x 48 mm

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of St. Gregory, Knight, for Civil Merit, c. 1930 Province of China inscribed "PATRONA" at the left(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted September 1 1831. Constructed of silver gilt, consisting of a Maltese Cross with ball finials, the obverse with a central blue enameled circular disc bearing the leftward facing bust of St. Gregory, circumscribed Gregorius Magnus in capitalized lettering, the reverse with a similar central blue enameled circular disc inscribed Pro Deo et Principe (For God and Ruler) in capitalized lettering, circumscribed