Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross United Republic of Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Essen

Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Essen Honour Decoration

gilt wear and oxidation evident)

the Battalion was absorbed into the 157th Infantry Battalion

also accompanied by a ribbon bar affixed to a 32 mm-long card stock core with a horizontal pinback

Lindsay retired to civilian life in the United Kingdon on May 9th

Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross United Republic of Ernst Ludwig Grossherzog von Essen(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.