Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Archive measuring 15 mm (w) x

measuring 15 mm (w) x 19 mm (h)

in turn flanked by silver aluminum wire tresses

and below a mobile swastika

also presenting maker’s mark “F

the reverse retaining two of four original clips formerly securing the shield to a backplate and wool liner

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Archive measuring 15 mm (w) x(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 100 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms suspension), worn on a full length replacement black sash, enamel damage to the 6 oclock arm on the obverse and reverse, loss of gilt wear to the suspension, otherwise in very fine condition.