Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation United Republic of An enameled white Maltese cross

An enameled white Maltese cross with ball finials in cut silver

the gunboat USS Tulsa (PG-22) sighted a ship

(Spargelserver in Silber)

measuring 33 mm (w) x 480 mm (l)

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation United Republic of An enameled white Maltese cross(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. A distinct commander variation in silver gilt, red and white enamelled Jerusalem cross, reverse mirrors the obverse, a trophy of arms suspension is worn on a full length red neck ribbon, measures 37. 4mm (w) x 75. 7mm (h inclusive of trophy suspension), weighs 30. 4 grams including replacement black neck ribbon, enamels intact,