Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed Mellish of Cape Town

Mellish of Cape Town

Printed Sketch book by Hans Liska

bronze and silver

With more than 700 illustrations

the insignia backed by two downward-pointing swords and surmounted by the Victorian crown

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star Newly Listed Mellish of Cape TownInstituted in 1099. Eight pointed silver star, each point made of three longer quills with three quilled arms in each corner, obverse centerpiece bears the Jerusalem cross in red enamel on a white background, surrounded by a green enameled wreath tied together with a red bow at the bottom, reverse bears a single vertical pin assembly, no hallmarks, measures 87. 8 mm, enamels all intact, slight oxidation on several arms, extremely fine condition.