Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a circular raised border

with a circular raised border of oak leaves on the obverse with a raised mobile swastika in the center

This dagger features a well preserved nickel-plated magnetic steel blade with the blade’s reverse ricasso is struck with the maker marked “ E

and in a matte light brown on the reverse

he was placed as Air Officer Commanding No

with three brass bands

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac with a circular raised border(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. A distinct commander variation in silver gilt, red and white enamelled Jerusalem cross, reverse mirrors the obverse, a trophy of arms suspension is worn on a full length red neck ribbon, measures 37. 4mm (w) x 75. 7mm (h inclusive of trophy suspension), weighs 30. 4 grams including replacement black neck ribbon, enamels intact,