Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross United Republic of consisting of bronze gilt

consisting of bronze gilt

inscribed "DEN HELFERN IM VÖLKISCHEN AUSTAUSCH" above

Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Essen Honour Decoration

measuring 30

gilt wear and oxidation evident)

Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross United Republic of consisting of bronze gilt(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver featuring a large cross with a secondary cross in each quadrant, red enameled with a mirrored reverse, with a crown suspension, measuring 48. 7 mm (w) x 87. 5 mm (h including cross adorned surmounting crown), weighs 34. 89 grams, accompanied by a similar sash of black silk with yellowed edges, minor enamel flecks, gilt intact, in very fine condition.