Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Auction Archive The blade sits securely within

The blade sits securely within a silvered metal alloy upper crossguard

marked "Schwerin Berlin 68"

He was assessed in the trenches

and serial number of “W-4587/42”

A large sixteen armed silver star

Vatican, Papal States. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Grand Cross Auction Archive The blade sits securely within(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver featuring a large cross with a secondary cross in each quadrant, red enameled with a mirrored reverse, with a crown suspension, measuring 48. 7 mm (w) x 87. 5 mm (h including cross adorned surmounting crown), weighs 34. 89 grams, accompanied by a similar sash of black silk with yellowed edges, minor enamel flecks, gilt intact, in very fine condition.