Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Second Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand Province of China insribed “Dem Verd”

insribed “Dem Verd”

among other

with its corresponding metal hook sewn on the underside of the upper front panel on the coat

along with a copy of a magazine article (dated June 1954)

constructed of silvered tombac with black

Vatican, Papal State. An Equestrian Order of Merit of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem, Second Class Commander, by Arthus Bertrand Province of China insribed “Dem Verd”(Ordo Equestris Sancti Sepulcri Hierosolymitani). Instituted in 1847. In silver featuring a large cross with a secondary cross in each quadrant, red enameled with a mirrored reverse, with a crown suspension, measuring 46. 5 mm (w) x 76. 5 mm (h inclusive of crown suspension), with maker mark on suspension loop for Arthus Bertrand, also silver hallmarked on crown with boars head, accompanied by a black neck ribbon, enamel repair to both obverse and