Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude It was created by royal

It was created by royal decree on February 19

measuring 30 mm (w) x 60 mm (h)

measures 306 mm (w) x 357 mm (h)

In the beginning of 1942 they were on the defensive outside of Moscow

while the reverse cover features a similarly detailed owl perched on a branch bearing an inscription of “DEM KAUZ” (“THE OWL”)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross GTRexclude It was created by royal(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 100 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms suspension), worn on a full length replacement black sash, enamel damage to the 6 oclock arm on the obverse and reverse, loss of gilt wear to the suspension, otherwise in very fine condition.