Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction HMCS Spikenard was lost

HMCS Spikenard was lost

illustrating the sun in silver bullion on a blue wool field

with the bayonet attached and carrying sling hanging down

each ring bears a black inscription of “J’AIME L’HON: QUI VIENT PAR LA VERTU

A black-and-white photograph printed on card stock

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Military Merit, Ii Class Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction HMCS Spikenard was lost(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. 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 57 mm (w) x 97 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, on its original full length neck ribbon, extremely fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red dimpled exterior, Vatican