Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive hairline cracks on the lower

hairline cracks on the lower arm

the obverse with a Werkschutz-style German national eagle overlaid by a mobile swastika

5 cm to hold the hooked belt catch (which is stamped with the maker mark for Overhoff & Cie)

all three lugs are intact but the two at the bottom have been pinched

Charles Chase Sr

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive hairline cracks on the lower(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt, consisting of a finely enameled red Holy Sepulchre Cross, with typical double sided design, surmounted by a hollow Vatican trophy of arms, partially enameled and highly detailed, measuring 54. 64 mm (w) x 103. 63 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), weighs 44. 91 grams, unmarked, worn on replacement neck ribbon, areas of obverse and reverse enamels of have been