Vatican. A Lot of Three Vatican Orders, Fullsize and Miniature Cased Sets, Modern Issue

Includes:

1. Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great for Civil Merit, III Class Knight (Fullsize: six-piece construction, in gilt metal with blue, red and green enamels, measuring 46 mm (w) x 68.3 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon; Miniature: three-piece construction, in gilt metal with blue, red and green enamels, measuring 17.5 mm (w) x 28.8 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, original ribbon; accompanied by its 11.2 mm in diameter Rosette with push pin, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker's label inscribed "Il Distintivo / Pesaro" affixed to the bottom);

2. Order of St. Sylvester, II Class Commander (Fullsize: six-piece construction, in gilt metal with blue and white enamels, measuring 42 mm (w) x 46.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original full-length neck ribbon; Miniature: three-piece construction, in gilt metal with blue and white enamels, measuring 16.2 mm (w) x 18.8 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon; accompanied by its 11 mm in diameter Rosette with push pin, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker's label inscribed "Il Distintivo / Pesaro" affixed to the bottom);

3. Order of St. Sylvester, III Class Knight (Fullsize: six-piece construction, in gilt metal with blue and white enamels, measuring 42 mm (w) x 46.5 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon; Miniature: three-piece construction, in gilt metal with blue and white enamels, measuring 16 mm (w) x 18.3 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, original ribbon; accompanied by its 11.2 mm in diameter Rosette with push pin, in its hardshelled case of issue, maker's label inscribed "Il Distintivo / Pesaro" affixed to the bottom, the red tape binding peeling away at the hinged area). Near extremely fine.

Footnote: The Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great (Ordine di San Gregorio Magno) was instituted on September 1, 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI and awarded for loyalty and service to the Holy See, in four grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander and Knight, in Civil and Military Divisions. The Order of St. Sylvester (Ordine die San Silvestro) was instituted on October 31, 1841 by Pope Gregory XVI and awarded for civil and military services, in four grades: Grand Cross, Commander with Star, Commander and Knight.