Vatican, City State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Commander Newly Listed A brief but illuminating summary

A brief but illuminating summary of the trials and tribulations of the Balloonatics is to be found in the introduction to Alan Morris’ definitive history of the same title: "Perceiving their elongated brownish-grey skins the Allies eschewed the technical description of "gasbag

Paratrooper Badge by JMME & SOHN - In tombac

A fine group

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Vatican, City State. An Order Of St. Gregory The Great, Commander Newly Listed A brief but illuminating summarySilver gilt and enamels, 57. 5 mm x 86. 5 mm inclusive of its wreath suspension, original neck ribbon, enamel chipping at the tip of one obverse arm, crazing in one reverse arm, clip missing on the neck ribbon, very fine.