Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive then returning to HMS Dolphin

then returning to HMS Dolphin

slight tarnishing on the obverse

all the brevets of the commissions of the senior officers of the Army were obtained from Constantinople

crown enamels

Canada General Service Medal - FENIAN RAID 1866

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, Commander Auction Archive then returning to HMS Dolphin(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver gilt, consisting of a finely enameled red Holy Sepulchre Cross, with typical double sided design, surmounted by a hollow Vatican trophy of arms, partially enameled and highly detailed, measuring 54. 64 mm (w) x 103. 63 mm (h inclusive of trophy of arms), weighs 44. 91 grams, unmarked, worn on replacement neck ribbon, areas of obverse and reverse enamels of have been