Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Archive trimmed with saddle brown piping

trimmed with saddle brown piping

the obverse medallion features a red and white enamelled shield

unmarked but displaying the typical craftsmanship characteristics of Rothe of Vienna

stating that the album was published in Cetinje

measuring 84 mm (w) x 160 mm (h)

Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Archive trimmed with saddle brown piping(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver featuring a large cross with a secondary cross in each quadrant, red enameled with a mirrored reverse, with a crown suspension, measuring 48. 7 mm (w) x 87. 5 mm (h including cross adorned surmounting crown), weighs 34. 89 grams, accompanied by a similar sash of black silk with yellowed edges, minor enamel flecks, gilt intact, in very fine condition.