Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude In the beginning of 1942

In the beginning of 1942 they were on the defensive outside of Moscow

measuring 30 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

measures 306 mm (w) x 357 mm (h)

Measuring 252 mm in length with the scabbard on

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude In the beginning of 1942(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 100 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms suspension), worn on a full length replacement black sash, enamel damage to the 6 oclock arm on the obverse and reverse, loss of gilt wear to the suspension, otherwise in very fine condition.