Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic After a long retirement

After a long retirement

It is one of the rarer of Canadian "badges" since a relatively limited number were made

measuring 530 mm in total length

with three signatures of various officials

(1861-1918 Issue)

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic After a long retirement(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 51. 99 mm (w) x 100. 03 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), Suspension ring has a small hallmark, minor staining on the suspension, on its original neck ribbon, minor damage to