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 The left breast has two

The left breast has two pairs of loops

mounted by Carl Precht

topped along the hoist edge with three ribbons presenting in a traditional Spanish red and yellow tricolour

88 mm x 62

Promoted to Captain in 1911

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 The left breast has two(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,