Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Six specimens of the rare

Six specimens of the rare iron frame Darling plus 12 variations of the brass frame model are shown

5 mm x 13 mm skull

demonstrating moderate loss of finish to the base metal resulting in some surface oxidation

The medal is worn on a light green bar with black stripes along the edge

mounted a silvered bronze eight-pointed star base

Vatican, Papal State. An Order of the Holy Sepulchre, Grand Cross Breast Star United Republic of Six specimens of the rare(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1099. An eight pointed silver star, each point made of three longer rays with three rayed arms in each corner, obverse centerpiece bears the Jerusalem cross in red enamel on a white background, surrounded by a green enamelled wreath tied together with a red bow at the bottom, reverse bears a single vertical pin assembly, measures 87. 3 mm (w) x 87. 7 mm (h), enamels all intact, extremely