Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Civil Merit In Gold, Grand Cross Set Auction 8 General Hospital at Rouen

8 General Hospital at Rouen

denoting military issue

both centrepieces in Gold and blue enamels

Footnote: It is believed that these badges were given by the Federal Government of Canada

McDiarmid was credited with having served in Canada

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great For Civil Merit In Gold, Grand Cross Set Auction 8 General Hospital at RouenGrand Cross: In Gold with red and blue enamels, weighing 23. 7 grams, maker marked "TANFANI BERTARELLI" and marked with a large "O" on the reverse of both the wreath suspension and on the loop, 60. 5 mm (w) x 86. 7 mm (h) inclusive of its wreath suspension, without sash, missing a ball finial on the arm at 6 o'clock); and Breast Star: Gold with red and blue enamelled insignia, mounted to an eight pointed star base, weighing 67. 4 grams, maker marked