Vatican, Papal States. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star, By J.m.j. Can Wielik, C.1880 Auction with "Peter Rabus" merchant stamps

with "Peter Rabus" merchant stamps in blue ink on either side

before finally diverging over the North Canal to the Siegfried position

and Collar Tab Pair: forest green felt uppers

clasp retains on reverse about 99% of the original finish

measuring 70 mm (w) x 45 mm (h)

Vatican, Papal States. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star, By J.m.j. Can Wielik, C.1880 Auction with "Peter Rabus" merchant stamps"Instituted 1099. Kingdom of Italy (1861 1946). A faceted eight pointed star in silver, with superposed obverse centre featuring a red enamelled Jerusalem Cross in silver gilt, surrounded green enamelled palm wreath also in silver gilt, reverse with a flat pin assembly with dual stays, marked on catch with Dutch hallmark denoting fineness minimum . 833 silver, maker marked reverse star with Dutch firm J. M. J. Van Wielik La Haye, measuring 91. 05 mm