Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation Newly Listed Stuttgart” manufacture

Stuttgart” manufacture

Both shoulders are adorned with 60 mm (w) x 150 mm (h) Captain rank shoulder boards

30mm (w) x 45mm(h)

the reverse featuring a horizontal pinback

an unfinished wooden cross carved with the inscription "CAPT E

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation Newly Listed Stuttgart” manufacture(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. A distinct commander variation in silver gilt, red and white enamelled Jerusalem cross, reverse mirrors the obverse, a trophy of arms suspension is worn on a full length red neck ribbon, measures 37. 4mm (w) x 75. 7mm (h inclusive of trophy suspension), weighs 30. 4 grams including replacement black neck ribbon, enamels intact,