An Order Of Saint Gregory; Breast Star By Rothe C.1870 Archive with Private Lang subsequently transferred

with Private Lang subsequently transferred as a reinforcement to the 54th Infantry Battalion "Kootenay Battalion"

oak leaves on the left and laurel leaves on the right and engraver marked "MAURICE AVRIL"

The first commander was General Jimmy Doolittle

typical War period badge by Zimbler

but textbook example Rudolf Karneth

An Order Of Saint Gregory; Breast Star By Rothe C.1870 Archive with Private Lang subsequently transferredBreast star in silver, superimposed gold and enameled cross, 85mm. Circa 1860 80. Of superb quality make, exquisite details and fine quality enamels. Unmarked, though undoubtedly by Austrian maker Rothe. Enamels intact without chipping, two arms of the star re enforced (seen from reverse only) otherwise in extremely fine condition. Very attractive and very scarce by this maker.