Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Archive in turn flanked by silver

in turn flanked by silver aluminum wire tresses

the reverse retaining two of four original clips formerly securing the shield to a backplate and wool liner

also presenting maker’s mark “F

Ontario when he enlisted with the Royal Canadian Air Force in London

The front is completed by a vertical row of five pebbled green gilt aluminum buttons on the right side

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Archive in turn flanked by silver(Ordine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In silver gilt with red enamels, unmarked, measuring 52 mm (w) x 100 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms suspension), worn on a full length replacement black sash, enamel damage to the 6 oclock arm on the obverse and reverse, loss of gilt wear to the suspension, otherwise in very fine condition.