Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Knight, C.1930 Hold with a lined interior lid

with a lined interior lid - embossed “J

yellow and blue enamels

310 mm x 365 mm

It saw action in the eastern campaign until it was completely destroyed in January 1943 in Stalingrad

He surrendered to the US Army on May 8

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Knight, C.1930 Hold with a lined interior lid(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted 1099. Type II. 1907 present issued. Composed of silver gilt and red enamels, a classical double sided Jerusalem Cross, with partial hallmark on the decorative suspension, measuring 40. 22 mm (w) x 49. 24 mm (h inclusive of decorative suspension and integral ring), with evident repair of enamels and minor lost of gilt, accompanied by original black ribbon, good. Footnote: The Equestrian Order