Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Auction Archive and serial number of “W-4587/42”

and serial number of “W-4587/42”

Includes: one Astronaut Badge

with embroidered half oakleaf wreath and three sea gulls

The blade sits securely within a silvered metal alloy upper crossguard

A first and second war German medal ribbon bar with six medals

Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Auction Archive and serial number of “W-4587/42”(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.