Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star By Alberti & C. Milano, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity 32 mm x 58 mm

32 mm x 58 mm

their behaviour is no better and no worse

Instituted in 1945 (four-piece construction

with unique set up on reverse (Frank Heukemes in his book on General Assault Badge calls this type as “unknown maker #10” – see page 294-295 for same type of badge)

Edward VII (Lt COL A

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star By Alberti & C. Milano, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity 32 mm x 58 mm(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted 1847. Type II. In silver, an eight armed star with clusters of five faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a red enamelled cross with smaller crosses in each quadrant on a white enamelled field, surrounded by a dark green enamelled wreath and heavily gilded faceted ring, the reverse with a single pin assembly and dual stays, the cartouche presents the makers mark ALBERTI & C MILANO,