Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, III Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction Archive an unusual Blue Division veteran’s

an unusual Blue Division veteran’s piece in very fine condition

the reverse is plain and bears a soldered vertical block hinge pinback with a round wire catch

exterior lid marked with crown

(SS-Standarte “Germania” Zigarettenetui)

including running marks and oxidation of the blade and nickel-silver elements

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, III Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction Archive an unusual Blue Division veteran’s(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. Civil Division. Multi piece construction, in silver gilt with red and blue enamels, each of the eight points of the cross exhibiting a ball finial, surmounted by a trophy of arms in silver gilt, unmarked, measuring 55. 7 mm (w) x 87. 3 mm (h) inclusive of its laurel wreath suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon. Maker marked "TANFANI & BERTARELLI A" on the back of the