ORDER OF SAINT GREGOIRE THE GREAT. Rare sword for a dignitary of the Order of Saint Gregory. Spindle with mother-of-pearl plates edged with grooves. Chased and gilded brass mounting. Single-branch hilt with flower-shaped quillon. Keyboard with days, decorated with the cross of the order enamelled on a cluster of four flags surrounded by oak and laurel leaves. Triangular blade. Basane-covered wooden scabbard with two large gilded and chased brass fittings. Heart-shaped cap knob. B.E. Made by Maison Tavani in Rome.

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