Vatican, Holy See. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Variant Archive soldered on top

soldered on top

then to Sergeant on May 24th

maker marked "Deschler & Sohn München 9" on a ribbon angled across the inside lid

It was originally only awarded to foreigners for outstanding service to the throne

with initials "LA" on reverse (1869-1890)

Vatican, Holy See. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre Of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Variant Archive soldered on topA Grand Cross in silver gilt, featuring a broad eight point star with superimposed red enamel cross potent, the reverse is plain with a central silver rivet, the cross is surmounted by a large crown with red enamelling to represent the internal cap, measures 57. 4mm (w) x 90. 9mm (h inclusive of surmounting cross), weighs 35. 3 grams, enamels intact, light gilt wear, included with a full length blue sash, in extremely fine condition. The star, in