Vatican, Holy See. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Gregory the Great, II. Class Commander for Civil Merit, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1900 Hold the cross awarded for participation

the cross awarded for participation in major military operations between 1846 and 1942

98 mm (w) x 66

3rd Canadian Division

set within a dimpled border

issued to Obergefreiten Adolf Rauser (3

Vatican, Holy See. A Pontifical Equestrian Order of Saint Gregory the Great, II. Class Commander for Civil Merit, by Tanfani & Bertarelli, c.1900 Hold the cross awarded for participation(Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni). Instituted September 1st, 1831. Constructed of gilded silver and multi coloured enamels, consisting of a Maltese Cross with red enameled arms and dual ball finials, the obverse with a blue enameled central medallion bearing the profile of Saint Gregory the Great in silver gilt, surrounded by a silver gilt ring inscribed S. Gregorius Magnus in capital lettering, the reverse with similar red enameled arms and a matching