Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of Merit Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Commander, by Alberti & Co Newly Listed maker marked "THE C

maker marked "THE C

commemorative event badges

measuring 13x23mm

suspended from a double toa claw mount

in silvered zink but with all of the original silver wash worn off

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of Merit Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Commander, by Alberti & Co Newly Listed maker marked "THE COrdine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In In bronze gilt, a beautiful commander cross presenting a Jerusalem cross in red enamels, the reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from a trophy of arms suspension, unmarked, measures 53. 1 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), weighs 53. 75 grams, accompanied by a full length neck ribbon with ties at each end, enamels intact, gilt wear on