Vatican, City State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross, C.1900 Hold marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)

marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei) insignia and marked "GES

65 mm (h - inclusive integral ball suspension)

March 31st

As the war progressed

Vatican, City State. An Equestrian Order Of The Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross, C.1900 Hold marked with the RZM (Reichszeugmeisterei)(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted 1099 (Modern, 1847). Type I. A Jerusalem Cross with deep red enamels set in silver gilt, surmounted by a large hollow crown suspension, measures 57mm (w) x 97mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), very small chip on reverse 6 oclock arm of cross between the 3 oclock and 6 oclock arms of main crutch cross, otherwise enamels fully intact, on full length grand cross sash, extremely fine