Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of Merit Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Commander, by Alberti & Co

Ordine del Santo Sepolcro / Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re-organized in 1847. In In bronze gilt, a beautiful commander cross presenting a Jerusalem cross in red enamels, the reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from a trophy of arms suspension, unmarked, measures 53.1 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), weighs 53.75 grams, accompanied by a full length neck ribbon with ties at each end, enamels intact, gilt wear on the trophy suspension, a beautiful decoration in better than extremely fine condition.

Contained in its original case of issue, a red leatherette exterior with gilt decoration and Vatican emblems, the interior lid is markedALBERTI & co, the base in a crème coloured velvet medal bed with ribbon section and structured center to host decoration, measures 140 mm (w) x 165 mm (h) x 24 mm (d), hinge and clasp functional, remains in very fine condition.