Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1940 Hold the exterior with a forest

the exterior with a forest green multi-ridged fabric covering on all sides

totalling sixteen years and eight months

the Greek award with a dual prong pinback

where he performed guard duty through March 1945

with non-combatant’s ribbon

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1940 Hold the exterior with a forest(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani.) Instituted in 1099 (Modern, 1847). Type II. (1868 ). A lovely set featuring a grand cross badge in bronze gilt comprising a Jerusalem Cross in red enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a trophy of arms suspension with plain reverse, measures 51. 7mm (w) x 102. 3mm (h including suspension), worn on a full length black sash badge of the order, enamels intact, gilt wear on the trophy