Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great Snuff Box, 1973 Auction Archive suggesting it belonged to a

suggesting it belonged to a very senior Officer

all nearly extremely fine condition

without maker but typical known manufactured type (in reference book "The infantry-assault badge

In 1940 he took part in the campaign against France

Overall an exquisite item and extremely fine

Vatican. A Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great Snuff Box, 1973 Auction Archive suggesting it belonged to a(Ordine di San Gregorio Magno). Instituted in 1831. In silver, the pontifical insignia engraved on the lid and incorporating red and blue enamels, weighing 85. 8 grams, hallmarked with the British crown and date marked "Y" (1973) on the underside of the lid, maker marked "S&Sn", hallmarked with the British crown, marked with a leopard's head (made in London) and date marked "Y" (1973) on the rim of the base, measuring 52. 8 mm in diameter x 18 mm in