Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Auction Archive Includes: one Astronaut Badge

Includes: one Astronaut Badge

measuring 150 mm (w) x 226 mm (h)

and deep devotion to duty

The blade sits securely within a silvered metal alloy upper crossguard

A large sixteen armed silver star

Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Auction Archive Includes: one Astronaut Badge(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.