Vatican. An Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great, Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 1829 by Dom Pedro I

1829 by Dom Pedro I

(Offensive Position) and the officer in charge there practically begged for supports of tanks or TDs

1870 and awarded to those who took part in the defense and liberation of Rome from 1849 to 1870

circa late 19th Century

" signed on the reverse)

Vatican. An Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great, Commander, By Tanfani & Bertarelli Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic 1829 by Dom Pedro I(Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni). Instituted in 1831. Civil Division. In bronze gilt, a red enameled cross with ball finials on all eight cross points, the obverse centerpiece bearing an image of St. Gregory, surrounded by the inscription S. GREGORIUS MAGNUS, the reverse centerpiece bearing the motto PRO DEO ET PRINCIPE, surrounded by the inscription GREGORIUS XVI P. M. ANNO I, measuring 85 mm (h) x 58 mm (w) inclusive of its laurel suspension, worn on