Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1940 Auction Archive clockwise from the top: F

clockwise from the top: F

Schmidhäussler

the handle exhibiting chipping in the clear laminate

A fine matching set of Wehrmacht Panzer Unteroffizier (Sergeant) rank slip-on style shoulder boards

reverse illustrating the Hungarian crown

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Set In Case, C.1940 Auction Archive clockwise from the top: F(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani.) Instituted in 1099 (Modern, 1847). Type II. (1868 ). A lovely set featuring a grand cross badge in bronze gilt comprising a Jerusalem Cross in red enamels, reverse mirrors the obverse, surmounted by a trophy of arms suspension with plain reverse, measures 51. 7mm (w) x 102. 3mm (h including suspension), worn on a full length black sash badge of the order, enamels intact, gilt wear on the trophy