Vatican, Papal States. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Officer Neck Badge in Case Auction affixed with hand stitching to

affixed with hand stitching to a lanyard constructed of multiple rows of twisted and rolled silver aluminum wire

emanating from a U-shaped post which inserts into the former

5 mm x 33 mm)

473 (26/9/1942)

A fine period/wartime made badge in silvered bronze

Vatican, Papal States. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Officer Neck Badge in Case Auction affixed with hand stitching to(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, with trophy of arms suspension, measures 51. 6 mm (w) x 98. 8 mm (h inclusive of suspension), worn on a small segment of black neck ribbon, enamels intact but demonstrates heavy pitting, very fine. Contained in a Grand Officers case of issue, red leatherette exterior with velvet and silk