Vatican, Papal States. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star, By J.m.j. Can Wielik, C.1880 Auction of masterful craftsmanship

of masterful craftsmanship

clasp retains on reverse about 99% of the original finish

War Merit Cross First Class with Swords by Wilhelm Deumer - In silvered tombac

He is buried in Hourges Orchard Cemetery

measuring 70 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

Vatican, Papal States. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star, By J.m.j. Can Wielik, C.1880 Auction of masterful craftsmanship"Instituted 1099. Kingdom of Italy (1861 1946). A faceted eight pointed star in silver, with superposed obverse centre featuring a red enamelled Jerusalem Cross in silver gilt, surrounded green enamelled palm wreath also in silver gilt, reverse with a flat pin assembly with dual stays, marked on catch with Dutch hallmark denoting fineness minimum . 833 silver, maker marked reverse star with Dutch firm J. M. J. Van Wielik La Haye, measuring 91. 05 mm