Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Hold topped by an eyelet connecting

topped by an eyelet connecting to a period original ribbon mounted to a pentagonal backplate with a horizontal pinback

maker marked "AHD" to the left of the cross

inscribed "HAARLEM" below

one of which exhibits fraying and has lost its eye

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Hold topped by an eyelet connecting(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt, consisting of a finely enameled red Holy Sepulchre Cross, with typical double sided design, surmounted by a hollow Vatican trophy of arms, partially enameled and highly detailed, measuring 54. 64 mm (w) x 103. 63 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), weighs 44. 91 grams, unmarked, worn on replacement neck ribbon, areas of obverse and reverse enamels of have been