Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 2 mm (h - to

2 mm (h - to base of Order)

topped by a pewter thumb piece in the form of a stylized acorn

Together with a lot of original private photos

along with being an easily accessible record for the descendants of the recipients

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 2 mm (h - toInstituted 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.