Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, Military Division, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction A rare set of Großdeutschland

A rare set of Großdeutschland Division Infantry Feldwebel officer candidate shoulders straps

After World War One

the reverse is plain and bears a vertical flat tapered pinback with a round wire catch

the reverse with an analogous white enameled medallion bearing a raised Gold institution date of “1849”

Footnote: The 2nd Rapid Division "Emanuele Filiberto Iron Head" was a prominent unit of the Royal Army

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, Military Division, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction A rare set of Großdeutschland(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. Grand Cross Badge: In silver gilt with red and blue enamels, each of the eight points of the cross exhibiting a ball finial, measuring 56 mm (w) x 98 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, maker marked "TANFANI BERTARELLI" above a large "A" on the reverse of the suspension, intact enamels, unattached to its original full length sash bearing a large bow tied rosette and incorporating a