Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive 5 cm to hold the

5 cm to hold the hooked belt catch (which is stamped with the maker mark for Overhoff & Cie)

the reverse medallion features a right facing eagle with outstretched wings surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE

often due to age or reserved occupations

hairline cracks on the lower arm

all the brevets of the commissions of the senior officers of the Army were obtained from Constantinople

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive 5 cm to hold the(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