Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander's Cross, C.1920 Auction Archive MARINE 6-30-44" on the reverse

MARINE 6-30-44" on the reverse

hardly used example with minor discoloration due to age/storage

" in English

Crosse-Kelly (see previous Lot)

with embroidered half oakleaf wreath and three sea gulls

Vatican. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander's Cross, C.1920 Auction Archive MARINE 6-30-44" on the reverseOrdo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani. Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, measuring 47. 3 mm (w) x 91. 5 mm (h) inclusive of its trophy of arms suspension, intact enamels, scattered gilt wear on the trophy of arms suspension, on its original full length neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (Latin: Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani, OESSH), also