Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Hold numbered 360366

numbered 360366

while the Axis forces lost about 7

totaling about 300 men

(Dolch für Offiziere der Wasserschutzpolizei)

topped by an eyelet connecting to a period original ribbon mounted to a pentagonal backplate with a horizontal pinback

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Hold numbered 360366(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt, consisting of a finely enameled red Holy Sepulchre Cross, with typical double sided design, surmounted by a hollow Vatican trophy of arms, partially enameled and highly detailed, measuring 54. 64 mm (w) x 103. 63 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), weighs 44. 91 grams, unmarked, worn on replacement neck ribbon, areas of obverse and reverse enamels of have been