Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of Merit Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Commander, by Alberti & Co consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The photograph is signed “Edward

The photograph is signed “Edward R” and dated “1903” in black fountain pen near the bottom

The seat is perforated with an array of ventilation eyelets

The order was established with 7 classes and only awarded to Military men or non-combatant service men

1941 - November 30

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order Of Merit Of The Holy Sepulcher Of Jerusalem, Commander, by Alberti & Co consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac The photograph is signed “EdwardOrdine del Santo Sepolcro Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani = OESSH). Instituted in 1099, re organized in 1847. In In bronze gilt, a beautiful commander cross presenting a Jerusalem cross in red enamels, the reverse mirrors the obverse, suspended from a trophy of arms suspension, unmarked, measures 53. 1 mm (w) x 106 mm (h), weighs 53. 75 grams, accompanied by a full length neck ribbon with ties at each end, enamels intact, gilt wear on