Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Grand Cross, c. 1930 GTRexclude A Sturmabteilung competition badge (1939)

A Sturmabteilung competition badge (1939)

crossed bronze swords in place on its original ribbon

(NSDAP Kreistag Essen badge)

marked on pin with CM makers mark

the ribbon consisted of equal stripes of black

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Grand Cross, c. 1930 GTRexclude A Sturmabteilung competition badge (1939)Instituted in 1847. In silver, red enameled cross with small red enameled crosses in each corner, on black sash, inclusive of trophy of arms suspension 105 mm (h) x 51. 7 mm (w), extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Holy See. The Pope is sovereign of the Order. It traces its roots to circa 1099 under the Frankish Duke Godfrey of