Vatican, Italian Unification. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1920 Auction marked WLHM

marked WLHM

Breast Star - An exquisitely produced star in silver with red

blue and white enamelled "ARF" insignia on a sterling silver base

As a Chief Petty Officer and Gunners Mate

he caught a cold when on guard on a damp rainy night at St

Vatican, Italian Unification. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Commander, C.1920 Auction marked WLHM(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 51. 99 mm (w) x 100. 03 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), with minor lost of gilt on the suspensions, on its original neck ribbon, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Equestrian