Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Second Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand GTRexclude with black bakelite grip plates

with black bakelite grip plates on either side of the handle

measuring 167 mm (w) x 174 mm (w)

intact and functional dual exterior metal hinges

two Third Reich stamps

together with the Wonderful Story of the Transvaal" by James H

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Second Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand GTRexclude with black bakelite grip plates(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver featuring a large cross with a secondary cross in each quadrant, red enameled with a mirrored reverse, with a crown suspension, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), with maker mark on suspension loop for Arthus Bertrand, also silver hallmarked on crown with boars head, accompanied by a black neck ribbon, enamel repair to both obverse and