Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Newly Listed Measuring 39 mm x 94

Measuring 39 mm x 94 mm

"VL" clasp on its original ribbon)

This pattern was designated for Georgians

fourteen exhibit various maker marks

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Newly Listed Measuring 39 mm x 94(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt, consisting of a finely enameled red Holy Sepulchre Cross, with typical double sided design, surmounted by a hollow Vatican trophy of arms, partially enameled and highly detailed, measuring 54. 64 mm (w) x 103. 63 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), weighs 44. 91 grams, unmarked, worn on replacement neck ribbon, areas of obverse and reverse enamels of have been