Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation Newly Listed 30mm (w) x 45mm(h)

30mm (w) x 45mm(h)

Bernard of Menthon in Sappada Protectorate Medal - Bronze

along with 32 pages incorporating multiple black and white photographs (16 inserted between pages 144 and 145

obverse illustrating a Greek athlete with loin cloth

Stuttgart” manufacture

Vatican, Papal State. An Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Commander Variation Newly Listed 30mm (w) x 45mm(h)(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,