An Order Of St. Gregory The Great; Military Division Grand Cross By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction Archive signed at 31st

signed at 31st

" Movement of a small ball enclosed in the whistle's air chamber produces the familiar trilling effect now commonly associated with American constabulary and referee whistles

an early example with crisp details

who in 1918 acted as private secretary to Sir Edward Kemp in London

An Order Of St. Gregory The Great; Military Division Grand Cross By Tanfani & Bertarelli Auction Archive signed at 31stGrand Cross, in silver, gilt and enamels, measuring 55. 5 mm x 96 mm, inclusive of scarce Military Division (shield of arms) suspension, marked Tanfani & Bertarelli, with enamel flaking apparent to centre blue reverse, otherwise enamels exhibit only minor contact, extremely fine.