Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star By Alberti & C. Milano, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Volunteer Combatant's Cross

Footnote: The Volunteer Combatant's Cross recognizes those who have volunteered to serve on the front in a combat unit during the First World War

touches of red and black embroidery in the shield

In early May 1945

Glider Pilot Regiment (1)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Star By Alberti & C. Milano, C.1945 certificate_of_authenticity Footnote: The Volunteer Combatant's Cross(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted 1847. Type II. In silver, an eight armed star with clusters of five faceted rays, the obverse medallion features a red enamelled cross with smaller crosses in each quadrant on a white enamelled field, surrounded by a dark green enamelled wreath and heavily gilded faceted ring, the reverse with a single pin assembly and dual stays, the cartouche presents the makers mark ALBERTI & C MILANO,