Vatican. An Order of St. Gregory the Great, Commander, by Tanfani & Bertarelli
An Order of St. Gregory the Great by Tanfani & Bertarelli; Silver gilt and enamels, ball finials on the cross points, marked "A" and maker marked "TANFANI & BERTARELLI" on the reverse of the wreath suspension, 55.9 mm x 82.6 inclusive of wreath suspension, on full-length neck ribbon with elasticized band; and Breast Star: Silver gilt and enamelled badge on silver star, maker marked "TANFANI & BERTARELLI" on the reverse, 79 mm, vertical pinback. Very crisp colours, superb detail, intact enamels, of fine quality manufacture, extremely fine. Hardshelled case with gold coloured coat-of-arms of Pope Pius XI (1922-1939) on the lid, inside lid is white satin and maker marked "TANFANI & BERTARELLI, PIAZZA DELLA MINERVIA, ROMA", recessed medal bed, hinged, working latch, 135 mm x 273 mm, exterior wear and staining, stained medal bed, case fine.

