Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction Footnote: Nasjonal Samling (National Unity)

Footnote: Nasjonal Samling (National Unity)

surrounded by the inscription "IRELAND'S ARMY OF INDEPENDENCE 1891"

Mary Roache of Port Hope

Observer Badge - June 3

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great, I Class Grand Cross, By J. Godet, C.1910 Auction Footnote: Nasjonal Samling (National Unity)(Ordine Equestre di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted on 1 September 1831 by Pope Gregory XVI. An eight pointed faceted star in silver, each arm composed of a cluster of five individual rays, obverse centre consisting of a red enamel Maltese cross with ball finials, centre medallion is blue and portrays Saint Gregory, surround inscribed S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, centre reverse features a vertical banjo style pin, barrel hinge, and broad wire catch, makers