Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem Cross Of Merit, Grand Cross, C.1965 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse in German “Für

the obverse in German “Für Treue Dienste in der SS” (For Faithful Service in the SS)

She was scuttled shortly before Germany's surrender on 2 May 1945 at Wilhelmshaven

independent rolled ribbon

partial maker mark "WA" (Royal Arsenal

measuring 140x200mm and 148x210mm

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem Cross Of Merit, Grand Cross, C.1965 certificate_of_authenticity the obverse in German “FürGrand Cross Badge: in silver gilt with red enamels, measuring 54. 3 mm (w) x 67 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring, on its full length original sash; and Breast Star: insignia in silver gilt with red enamels, mounted to an eight pointed silver star base, each star point with five faceted rays, marked "800" (silver) on the reverse of the star point at 3 o'clock, maker marked "S. JOHNSON MILANO ROMA" on the reverse cartouche, measuring 84 mm (w) x