Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude a Cross of Military Merit

a Cross of Military Merit with Red Distinction

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

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

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

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude a Cross of Military Merit(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.