Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac topped along the hoist edge

topped along the hoist edge with three ribbons presenting in a traditional Spanish red and yellow tricolour

Promoted to Captain in 1911

Instituted in 1889 (in gilt and blackened bronze

on blue cloth

The etching on the blade has 100% of the original frosted background

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac topped along the hoist edge(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. A distinct commander variation in silver gilt, red and white enamelled Jerusalem cross, reverse mirrors the obverse, a trophy of arms suspension is worn on a full length red neck ribbon, measures 37. 4mm (w) x 75. 7mm (h inclusive of trophy suspension), weighs 30. 4 grams including replacement black neck ribbon, enamels intact,