Vatican, Italian Unification. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1920 Auction Breast Star - An exquisitely

Breast Star - An exquisitely produced star in silver with red

the top two grades grant titles of knighthood

Often worn by German instructors

As a Chief Petty Officer and Gunners Mate

inscribed “Seinen tapfern Hessen 1821”

Vatican, Italian Unification. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1920 Auction Breast Star - An exquisitely(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt, consisting of a finely enameled red Holy Sepulchre Cross, with typical double sided design, surmounted by a hollow Vatican trophy of arms, partially enameled and highly detailed, measuring 51. 99 mm (w) x 100. 03 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), with minor lost of gilt on the suspensions, on its original neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Equestrian