Vatican, Papal State A Fine Roman Catholic Chasuble Newly Listed enamels intact on the cross

enamels intact on the cross but chipped on the loop

measuring 40 mm (w) x 100 mm (l)

he was accepted as a volunteer for the 3rd Battalion of Gebirgs-Jäger-Regiment 98 (Mountain Troop Regiment 98) in Mittenwald and was expected to be called up by this unit on October 15

the recipient is entitled to use the post-nominal letters: Knight or Dame Grand Cross (GCMG)

McCracken survived the war

Vatican, Papal State A Fine Roman Catholic Chasuble Newly Listed enamels intact on the crossOf outstanding quality and attention to detail, a chasuble is a piece of liturgical clothing worn by priests, deacons, and bishops during Mass, a long, sleeveless garment with an opening in the center for the head, made of heavily embroidered white silk, backed in red cotton, and highly decorated with silk threading, obverse featuring gilt bullion elongated vertical lines with heavily embroidered bullion floral elements at centre, reverse with similar