Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive often due to age or

often due to age or reserved occupations

all three lugs are intact but the two at the bottom have been pinched

slight tarnishing on the obverse

the reverse medallion features a right facing eagle with outstretched wings surrounded by a blue enamelled ring inscribed HONNEUR ET PATRIE

then returning to HMS Dolphin

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive often due to age or(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