Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of demonstrating moderate loss of finish

demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the base metal resulting in some surface oxidation

to develop skills as a Carpenter

mounted a silvered bronze eight-pointed star base

measures 62mm (w) x 138mm (l) x 22mm (d)

with ornate suspension attaching a large surmounting crown with red

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of demonstrating moderate loss of finish(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1099. An eight pointed silver star, each point made of three longer rays with three rayed arms in each corner, obverse centerpiece bears the Jerusalem cross in red enamel on a white background, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath tied together with a red bow at the bottom, reverse bears a single vertical pin assembly, measures 87. 3 mm (w) x 87. 7 mm (h), enamels all intact, extremely