Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Grand Cross, c. 1930 visually-hidden affixed to a bronze backer

affixed to a bronze backer with a period original ribbon and horizontal pinback

medal and ribbon missing

with a flat raised tab over the nose position that inflates and deflates accordingly in the breathing process

(Suedwest Afrika Erinnerungsmedaille)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Grand Cross, c. 1930 visually-hidden affixed to a bronze backerInstituted in 1847. In silver, red enameled cross with small red enameled crosses in each corner, on black sash, inclusive of trophy of arms suspension 105 mm (h) x 51. 7 mm (w), extremely fine condition. Footnote: The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is a Roman Catholic order of knighthood under the protection of the Holy See. The Pope is sovereign of the Order. It traces its roots to circa 1099 under the Frankish Duke Godfrey of